US Bridges

256th Street over Taylor Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.92 E of US 31 · Structure no. 2900490

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

256th Street over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 256th Street over Taylor Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries256th Street
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location01.92 E of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1613, -86.09171
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 256th Street over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 256th Street over Taylor 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 256th Street over Taylor Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 256th Street over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 256th Street over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.