US Bridges

EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.25 W of SR 267 · Structure no. 3200906

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEB CR 550S
CrossesClarks Creek
Location00.25 W of SR 267
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68213, -86.3755
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB CR 550S 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 EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns EB CR 550S over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.