US Bridges

Power DR over Carmel Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Williamson Pkw · Structure no. 2900231

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power DR over Carmel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Power DR over Carmel Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPower DR
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.20 E of Williamson Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9356, -86.09863
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Power DR over Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power DR over Carmel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Power DR over Carmel Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Power DR over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Power DR over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.