US Bridges

Smith RD over Clarks Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.05 N CR 200 S · Structure no. 3200263

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD over Clarks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith RD over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,250 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSmith RD
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.05 N CR 200 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73459, -86.36134
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Smith RD over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith 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 Smith RD over Clarks Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Smith RD over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.