US Bridges

Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.34 N of US 36 · Structure no. 031190

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,050 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAvon RD
CrossesBranch White Lick Creek
Location00.34 N of US 36
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7677, -86.39976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,325 (2020)
Projected traffic36,050 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avon RD over Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek carry?

About 20,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Avon RD over Branch White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.