US Bridges

116th ST East over Delight Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.15 E of Eller RD · Structure no. 2900147

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST East over Delight Creek is a steel culvert carrying 116th ST East over Delight Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 26,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,450 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries116th ST East
CrossesDelight Creek
Location00.15 E of Eller RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95656, -86.05757
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,130 (2022)
Projected traffic42,450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 116th ST East over Delight Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th ST East over Delight 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 116th ST East over Delight Creek carry?

About 26,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST East over Delight Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST East over Delight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.