US Bridges

Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 3200187

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,275 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDan Jones RD
CrossesBranch of Clarks Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 300 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72406, -86.3809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,550 (2018)
Projected traffic25,275 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Dan Jones RD over Branch of 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 Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek carry?

About 15,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Jones RD over Branch of Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.