US Bridges

Cal Carson Road over Taylor Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.09 N of 256th ST · Structure no. 2900491

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cal Carson Road over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cal Carson Road 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCal Carson Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location00.09 N of 256th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16135, -86.08858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic360 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 Cal Carson Road over Taylor Creek built?

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

What condition is Cal Carson Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cal Carson Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cal Carson Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cal Carson Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.