US Bridges

Henderson Ford RD over Salt Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.55 S of Rob Hill Road · Structure no. 5500306

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Ford RD over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henderson Ford RD over Salt Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHenderson Ford RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location01.55 S of Rob Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48951, -86.35536
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Ford RD over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Ford RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Ford RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.