US Bridges

CR 900N over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 475 W · Structure no. 3200006

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900N over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesMiddle Fk Big Walnut CR
Location00.01 W of CR 475 W
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89372, -86.61095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic275 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 Middle Fk Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Middle Fk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR carry?

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

How long is CR 900N over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.