US Bridges

E Columbia ST over W Fork of White Lick CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 50 N · Structure no. 3200121

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Columbia ST over W Fork of White Lick CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Columbia ST over W Fork of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesE Columbia ST
CrossesW Fork of White Lick CR
Location00.20 S of CR 50 N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76485, -86.51678
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Columbia ST over W Fork of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Columbia ST over W Fork of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.