US Bridges

Henderson Road over Flag Run

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.70 NE of Dickey Road · Structure no. 1000100

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Road over Flag Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Henderson Road over Flag Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Road
CrossesFlag Run
Location00.70 NE of Dickey Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53745, -85.58388
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Road over Flag Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Road over Flag Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Road over Flag Run carry?

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

How long is Henderson Road over Flag Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Road over Flag Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.