US Bridges

Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.70 E of CR 900 E · Structure no. 3200077

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes RD
CrossesBranch of Big Walnut CR
Location00.70 E of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8283, -86.67436
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes RD over Branch 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 Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes RD over Branch of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.