US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Sly Run

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.01 S SR 38 · Structure no. 2900462

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Sly Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Creek Road over Sly Run in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesSly Run
Location00.01 S SR 38
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06525, -86.06184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
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 Mill Creek Road over Sly Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Sly Run 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 Mill Creek Road over Sly Run carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Sly Run?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Sly Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.