US Bridges

Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR

Poor

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.12 E of S Guilford · Structure no. 2900485

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWilson Terrace Ct
CrossesTrib of Little Cool CR
Location00.12 E of S Guilford
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97777, -86.13871
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Terrace Ct over Trib of Little Cool CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.