US Bridges

186th ST East over Stony Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Pennington RD · Structure no. 2900437

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

186th ST East over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 186th ST East over Stony Creek 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries186th ST East
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.05 W of Pennington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05903, -85.93038
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 186th ST East over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is 186th ST East over Stony 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 186th ST East over Stony Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 186th ST East over Stony Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 186th ST East over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.