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CR 950N over Batz Drain

FairPosted for load

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 950 E · Structure no. 3200027

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950N over Batz Drain is a concrete slab carrying CR 950N over Batz Drain in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950N
CrossesBatz Drain
Location00.10 E of CR 950 E
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90229, -86.3519
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$669,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 950N over Batz Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 950N over Batz Drain 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 950N over Batz Drain carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 950N over Batz Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950N over Batz Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.