US Bridges

US 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.32 E SR 39 · Structure no. 013790

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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 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 15,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,943 by 2033. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesWest Fk White Lick Creek
Location02.32 E SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68797, -86.44676
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,322 (2021)
Projected traffic26,943 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 40 over West Fk White Lick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek carry?

About 15,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over West Fk White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.