At State Roads 38 and 47
Asphalt Paving in Sheridan, IN
Driveways in town and long lanes in the countryside of northwest Hamilton County.
- Free on-site estimates
- Base depth and asphalt thickness written into every quote
- Right-of-way and 811 locate steps planned before digging
Town Lots and Country Lanes
Asphalt paving in Sheridan covers two kinds of property. In town, homes sit on the grid laid out by Egbert Higbee, who filed the plat for what was then called Millwood in April 1866. Outside town, northwest Hamilton County is still largely farm country, with long driveways and lanes running back from county roads. Sheridan sits about 30 miles north-northwest of downtown Indianapolis, at the junction of State Roads 38 and 47, and had 3,106 residents in 2020, up 16.5 percent from 2010.
Long rural driveways
A country lane of a few hundred feet is a different job from a subdivision driveway. The cost is driven by length and by what is underneath. Many lanes have years of stone already in place, which can often serve as base after regrading. Drainage along the edges matters more than usual, because water runs along the sides for a long distance. Where a lane meets a county road or crosses a ditch, we check culverts and the connection.
Farm and equipment traffic
If grain trucks, tractors or delivery semis use the lane, a typical residential section will not hold up. We build heavier: more stone, thicker asphalt and wider shoulders where equipment turns.
In town
The Monon Railroad arrived in 1882, and the town grew around it; Sheridan incorporated in 1886. The Sheridan Downtown Commercial Historic District is on the National Register. Homes near downtown have older driveways, often short and close to the street, and they generally need replacement rather than resurfacing once they fail.
Higher ground
At about 948 feet, Sheridan is one of the highest towns in the county. Higher ground can mean better natural drainage in places, but flat stretches still hold water. We check each site rather than assuming.
A typical rural lane scope
For a 400-foot gravel lane that serves a house and a pole barn, the estimate usually includes: regrading the existing stone to restore a crown, adding and compacting stone where it is thin, widening the turning area near the barn, checking the culvert at the road, and paving 2.5 to 3 inches of hot mix, thicker where trucks turn. A shoulder of stone or soil along each edge keeps the asphalt from breaking off.
Small lots in town
Churches, shops and offices around downtown Sheridan often have small lots or side parking that can be patched, sealed and restriped in a day. We schedule outside services and business hours.
Weather on open ground
Open farmland around Sheridan means wind, drifting snow and sun with little shade. Exposed asphalt oxidizes faster and turns gray sooner, so sealcoating every few years matters more on country lanes than on shaded suburban driveways. Drifting snow also means plows, so firm, supported edges help.
Before we dig
Every job starts with an Indiana 811 locate request, and on rural properties we also ask about private lines such as wells, septic fields and buried power to outbuildings, which 811 does not mark. Call (463) 283-5412 or
.Sheridan at a Glance
- Crossroads town. Sheridan lies about 30 miles north-northwest of downtown Indianapolis at the intersection of State Roads 38 and 47.
- Growth. The 2020 census counted 3,106 residents, up 16.5% from 2,665 in 2010.
- Railroad and history. The town was platted as Millwood in 1866, the Monon Railroad arrived in 1882, and Sheridan incorporated in 1886; its downtown commercial district is on the National Register.
- Elevation. Sheridan sits at about 948 feet, among the highest towns in Hamilton County.
Sheridan Questions
How is a long farm lane priced?
By area, base condition and access. Long lanes cost more in total but often less per square foot because of the efficiency of paving long runs. Existing stone that can be reused lowers the cost.
Can asphalt handle grain trucks?
Yes, if it is built for them. We use a thicker base and asphalt section where heavy trucks travel and turn.
Will 811 mark my well and septic lines?
No. Indiana 811 marks utility-owned lines. Private lines such as septic, wells and outbuilding power are yours to locate. Let us know what you have and we will plan around it.
Do you pave small business lots in Sheridan?
Yes. We patch, overlay, seal and stripe lots for shops, churches and offices.
Does my lane need a crown?
Long lanes shed water best with a slight crown or cross slope so rain runs off to the sides instead of down the middle. We set that during base grading.
Do country lanes fade faster?
Usually yes, because they get full sun with no shade. Sealcoating every few years slows the drying of the surface.
Free Estimates in Sheridan, IN
Free estimates for Sheridan driveways and rural lanes.
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