US Bridges

Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream

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Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 200S · Structure no. 3200905

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCartersburg RD
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location00.50 N of CR 200S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73848, -86.50696
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream 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 Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cartersburg RD over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.