US Bridges

Brownstown Road over Miller Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 SE of Hebron Road · Structure no. 1000005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownstown Road over Miller Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownstown Road over Miller Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownstown Road
CrossesMiller Fork
Location00.10 SE of Hebron Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55553, -85.76057
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brownstown Road over Miller Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownstown Road over Miller Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brownstown Road over Miller Fork carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brownstown Road over Miller Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brownstown Road over Miller Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.