US Bridges

Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of Dickey Road · Structure no. 1000055

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHenderson RD
CrossesBranch of 14 Mile Creek
Location00.20 NE of Dickey Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53385, -85.59102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson RD over Branch of 14 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.