US Bridges

Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.23 S of Bolderwood LN · Structure no. 2900283

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSalsbury Creek DR
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.23 S of Bolderwood LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98676, -86.16512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic920 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salsbury Creek DR over Williams 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Salsbury Creek DR over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.