US Bridges

Oak RD over Cool Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.07 N of 151st ST · Structure no. 2900132

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak RD
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.07 N of 151st ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00859, -86.1181
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2024)
Projected traffic7,060 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak RD over Cool Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Oak RD over Cool Creek carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak RD over Cool Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oak RD over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.