US Bridges

Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR

FairPosted for load

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Laurel Oak · Structure no. 3200227

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRed Oak DR
CrossesBranch of White Lick CR
Location00.05 W of Laurel Oak
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78345, -86.40971
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$953,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak DR over Branch of White Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.