US Bridges

Stafford RD over Clarks Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SR 267 · Structure no. 3200179

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford RD over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stafford RD over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 57 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStafford RD
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.10 W of SR 267
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69715, -86.37412
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2018)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Stafford RD over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Stafford RD over Clarks Creek 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 Stafford RD over Clarks Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stafford RD over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford RD over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.