US Bridges

CR 475W over Mill Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 S CR 400 S · Structure no. 3200245

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475W over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 475W over Mill Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 475W
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.20 S CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69937, -86.60998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 CR 475W over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475W over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 475W over Mill Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 475W over Mill Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475W over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.