US Bridges

CR 550N over Branch of White Lick CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 550 N · Structure no. 3200051

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550N over Branch of White Lick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550N over Branch of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 550N
CrossesBranch of White Lick CR
Location00.20 N of CR 550 N
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84593, -86.43001
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 550N over Branch of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550N over Branch 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 550N over Branch of White Lick CR carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 550N over Branch of White Lick CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550N over Branch of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.