Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Indiana
Henry County has 206 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.9% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 206 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,100 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.9% | 5.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.9% | 7.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 602,745 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiceland Road over Branch Of Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 2001 |
| Old SR 38 over Symonds Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1928 |
| CR 600s over Symons Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1980 |
| CR 950e over Symonds Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1935 |
| CR 100 North over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1990 |
| CR 620n over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1970 |
| I-70 EB over Montgomery Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 19,260 | 1965 |
| I-70 EB over Symons Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 18,703 | 1965 |
| I-70 WB over Symons Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 18,703 | 1965 |
| I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 18,260 | 1965 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.