US Bridges

161st ST East over Cool Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.07 E Westfield Blvd · Structure no. 2900471

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

161st ST East over Cool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 161st ST East over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,620 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries161st ST East
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.07 E Westfield Blvd
RouteCity Street 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02205, -86.12628
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.
Culvert7 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2024)
Projected traffic12,620 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cool Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 161st ST East over Cool Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 161st ST East over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.