US Bridges

Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.85 S of SR 234 · Structure no. 3200008

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss RD
CrossesW Fork of Big Walnut CR
Location00.85 S of SR 234
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90971, -86.624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross RD 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 Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ross RD over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.