US Bridges

Cumberland RD over Stony Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.62 N of SR 238 · Structure no. 2900138

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland RD over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Cumberland RD over Stony Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCumberland RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.62 N of SR 238
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02919, -85.99478
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2024)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cumberland RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cumberland RD over Stony 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 Cumberland RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.