US Bridges

Raceway RD over Cox Drain

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 3200163

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raceway RD over Cox Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Raceway RD over Cox Drain in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,650 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRaceway RD
CrossesCox Drain
Location00.30 S of CR 100 N
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77417, -86.32686
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,650 by 2038
Trucks20%
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 Raceway RD over Cox Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raceway RD over Cox Drain 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 Raceway RD over Cox Drain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Raceway RD over Cox Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Raceway RD over Cox Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.