US Bridges

Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Clear Creek DR · Structure no. 3200243

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrookline DR
CrossesEast Fork of Mill Creek
Location00.10 W of Clear Creek DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75483, -86.54898
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Brookline DR over East Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.