US Bridges

US 40 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.07 E SR 267 · Structure no. 013810

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,812
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 40 over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 22,812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,758 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.07 E SR 267
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7115, -86.37351
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,812 (2020)
Projected traffic2,758 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Clarks 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 Clarks Creek carry?

About 22,812 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.