US Bridges

CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 900 N · Structure no. 3200259

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 475W
CrossesMiddle Fk Big Walnut CR
Location00.20 N CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89625, -86.60988
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic200 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 CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR 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 Middle Fk Big Walnut CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475W over Middle Fk Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.