US Bridges

Caney Road over Miller Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 E of U.S. 31 · Structure no. 1000019

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Road over Miller Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Road over Miller Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Road
CrossesMiller Fork
Location00.20 E of U.S. 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50824, -85.76299
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Road over Miller Fork built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Caney 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 Caney Road over Miller Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caney Road over Miller Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Road over Miller Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.