US Bridges

Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.35 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 3200142

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCartersburg RD
CrossesW Fork of White Lick CR
Location00.35 S of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72623, -86.50469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2018)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartersburg RD 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 Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cartersburg RD over W Fork of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.