US Bridges

Bradford RD over Clarks Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Smith RD · Structure no. 3200183

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,525
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford RD over Clarks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bradford RD over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford RD
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.10 W of Smith RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73395, -86.36241
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2018)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bradford RD over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford 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 Bradford RD over Clarks Creek carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bradford RD over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford RD over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.