US Bridges

Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.60 W of SR 267 · Structure no. 3200233

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 30 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthfield Drive
CrossesWhite Lick Creek
Location00.60 W of SR 267
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86055, -86.40195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2020)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Northfield Drive over White Lick 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 Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Northfield Drive over White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.