US Bridges

CR 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.45 E of CR 700W · Structure no. 3200276

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 550N
CrossesW Fork of Big Walnut CR
Location00.45 E of CR 700W
RouteCounty Highway 198
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84137, -86.66746
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550N over W Fork of 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 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550N over W Fork of Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.