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246th ST E over Long Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.47 W SR 213 · Structure no. 2900475

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

246th ST E over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 246th ST E over Long Branch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries246th ST E
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.47 W SR 213
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1472, -85.94845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2021)
Projected traffic470 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 246th ST E over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 246th ST E over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 246th ST E over Long Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 246th ST E over Long Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 246th ST E over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.