US Bridges

US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.70 W SR 39 · Structure no. 011635

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,116 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesFork of Mill Creek
Location02.70 W SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76041, -86.58394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,706 (2021)
Projected traffic11,116 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Fork of Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 11,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 36 over Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.