US Bridges

CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 W of SR 75 · Structure no. 3200001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesW Fork of Big Walnut CR
Location00.30 W of SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89389, -86.64416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.