US Bridges

Rector RD over Hensley Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 01.07 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 3900078

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rector RD over Hensley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rector RD over Hensley Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRector RD
CrossesHensley Creek
Location01.07 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80696, -85.51899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Rector RD over Hensley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rector RD over Hensley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rector RD over Hensley Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rector RD over Hensley Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rector RD over Hensley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.