US Bridges

Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.13 S of 161st ST · Structure no. 2900215

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,270 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGray RD
CrossesKirkendall Creek
Location00.13 S of 161st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02016, -86.0898
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,370 (2024)
Projected traffic13,270 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gray RD 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 Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek carry?

About 7,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gray RD over Kirkendall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.