US Bridges

Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.22 S of 126th Street · Structure no. 2900456

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe 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 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 10,470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,850 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSoutheastern Pkwy
CrossesThorpe Creek
Location00.22 S of 126th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97119, -85.89027
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,470 (2024)
Projected traffic18,850 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe Creek built?

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

What condition is Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe 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 Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe Creek carry?

About 10,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Pkwy over Thorpe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.