US Bridges

161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.36 W of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900135

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,060 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries161st ST East
CrossesKirkendall Creek
Location00.36 W of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02205, -86.07745
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2020)
Projected traffic8,060 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 161st ST East over Kirkendall 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 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.