US Bridges

Clay Center RD over Ams Run

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.50 S of 131st ST · Structure no. 2900262

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Center RD over Ams Run is a steel culvert carrying Clay Center RD over Ams Run in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Center RD
CrossesAms Run
Location00.50 S of 131st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97042, -86.179
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2024)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Clay Center RD over Ams Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Center RD over Ams Run 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 Clay Center RD over Ams Run carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clay Center RD over Ams Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Center RD over Ams Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.