US Bridges

Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.00 JCT 825N-025 W · Structure no. 1000020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPrall Hill RD
CrossesMiller Fork
Location00.00 JCT 825N-025 W
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53825, -85.76421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic370 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prall Hill RD over Miller Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.