US Bridges

CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.80 E of SR 39 · Structure no. 3200151

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 2,950 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesBranch of Mccracken CR
Location00.80 E of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61526, -86.47226
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
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,950 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken 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 CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR carry?

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

How long is CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Branch of Mccracken CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.