US Bridges

Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 SW of Whitting Hill · Structure no. 1000016

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCharltnmemphis RD
CrossesSinking Fork
Location00.10 SW of Whitting Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4643, -85.71572
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking 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 Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Charltnmemphis RD over Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.