US Bridges

SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.21 N I-70 · Structure no. 013180

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,695 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,162 by 2013. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesBranch Mccracken Creek
Location01.21 N I-70
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63115, -86.47997
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,695 (2021)
Projected traffic6,162 by 2013
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 39 over Branch Mccracken 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 2023.

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

About 13,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Branch Mccracken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.