US Bridges

Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.64 N of Centenary Road · Structure no. 5500164

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Ford RD
CrossesTrib to White Lick Creek
Location00.64 N of Centenary Road
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55337, -86.35437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Ford RD over Trib to White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.