US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.39 S of 226th ST · Structure no. 2900280

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesJh Leap Ditch
Location00.39 S of 226th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1105, -86.0616
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch 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 Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Jh Leap Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.