CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadHendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 N US 40 · Structure no. 3200102
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550W over East Fork of Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.