US Bridges

SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.34 N I-70 · Structure no. 013171

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,545 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesBranch Mccracken Creek
Location00.34 N I-70
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61879, -86.47981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2021)
Projected traffic5,545 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Branch Mccracken 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.