US Bridges

169th Street over Fred Hines Drain

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.39 Miles E Gray Road · Structure no. 2900503

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

169th Street over Fred Hines Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 169th Street over Fred Hines Drain in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,490 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries169th Street
CrossesFred Hines Drain
Location00.39 Miles E Gray Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03294, -86.0823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2024)
Projected traffic7,490 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 169th Street over Fred Hines Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 169th Street over Fred Hines Drain 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 169th Street over Fred Hines Drain carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 169th Street over Fred Hines Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 169th Street over Fred Hines Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.