US Bridges

Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.08 S of SR 32 · Structure no. 2900258

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,570 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Ridge RD
CrossesGrassy Branch
Location00.08 S of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04148, -86.14602
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2024)
Projected traffic10,570 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch 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 Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Ridge RD over Grassy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.