US Bridges

Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.32 S of 186th ST · Structure no. 2900433

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR is a wood or timber slab carrying Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJoliet RD
CrossesBranch Little Eagle CR
Location00.32 S of 186th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05161, -86.23168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR 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 Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.