US Bridges

CR 750 West over Henderson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 4100045

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 West over Henderson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 750 West over Henderson Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 750 West
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location0.10 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48883, -86.24453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 West over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 750 West over Henderson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750 West over Henderson Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 West over Henderson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 West over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.