US Bridges

Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.16 S of 121st ST · Structure no. 2900290

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAuburn Creek Cross
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location00.16 S of 121st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96054, -86.22895
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic580 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Creek Cross over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.