US Bridges

116th ST East over Carmel Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.37 W of Rangeline RD · Structure no. 2900318

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,980
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST East over Carmel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 116th ST East over Carmel Creek 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 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 27,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,360 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries116th ST East
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.37 W of Rangeline RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95659, -86.13382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,980 (2024)
Projected traffic50,360 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 116th ST East over Carmel Creek built?

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

What condition is 116th ST East over Carmel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 116th ST East over Carmel Creek carry?

About 27,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST East over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST East over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.