US Bridges

Oak RD over Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.11 S of SR 32 · Structure no. 2900131

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak RD over Cool Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Oak RD over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak RD
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.11 S of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03355, -86.11827
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak RD over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak RD over Cool Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Oak RD over Cool Creek carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak RD over Cool Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oak RD over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.