US Bridges

CR 100N over Abner Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 E CR 425 E · Structure no. 3200260

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100N over Abner Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 100N over Abner Creek 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100N
CrossesAbner Creek
Location00.40 E CR 425 E
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77653, -86.44443
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2020)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2040
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 100N over Abner Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 100N over Abner 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 CR 100N over Abner Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 100N over Abner Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100N over Abner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.