US Bridges

Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.24 N of E 234th ST · Structure no. 2900329

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFall Road
CrossesSugar Run Creek
Location00.24 N of E 234th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13222, -85.9767
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic520 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 Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Road over Sugar Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Road over Sugar Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.