US Bridges

Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Narrows RD · Structure no. 6100175

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHenley RD
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location00.20 E of Narrows RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8936, -87.18337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2018)
Projected traffic527 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Henley RD over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.