US Bridges

Gable Drive over Avon Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.52 N of US 36 · Structure no. 3200916

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gable Drive over Avon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gable Drive over Avon Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGable Drive
CrossesAvon Creek
Location00.52 N of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76705, -86.34962
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.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Gable Drive over Avon Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gable Drive over Avon 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 Gable Drive over Avon Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gable Drive over Avon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Gable Drive over Avon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.