US Bridges

Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.11 S of SR 38 · Structure no. 2900155

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPrairie Baptist RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.11 S of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02835, -85.90055
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Baptist RD over Sand 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 Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Baptist RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.