US Bridges

Dan Jones RD over Clarks Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 3200251

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Jones RD over Clarks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dan Jones RD over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,125 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDan Jones RD
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 200 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74078, -86.38102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,850 (2020)
Projected traffic26,125 by 2040
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 Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 15,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dan Jones RD over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Jones RD over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.