US Bridges

161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.40 W of E 33rd ST · Structure no. 2900439

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 161st ST East over Kirkendall 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 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,490 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries161st ST East
CrossesKirkendall Creek
Location00.40 W of E 33rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02211, -86.10115
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2024)
Projected traffic7,490 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek built?

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

What condition is 161st ST East over Kirkendall 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 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 161st ST East over Kirkendall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.