US Bridges

CR 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 3200022

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550E
CrossesW Fork of White Lick CR
Location00.10 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86611, -86.42986
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2020)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550E over W Fork of White Lick 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 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550E over W Fork of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.