US Bridges

Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.12 E of Gray RD · Structure no. 2900311

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMorgan Creek Ct
CrossesMitchener Ditch
Location00.12 E of Gray RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99488, -86.0876
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener 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 Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Creek Ct over Mitchener Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.