US Bridges

Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Brick Church R · Structure no. 1000026

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesStony Point Road
CrossesSinking Fork
Location00.20 S of Brick Church R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45458, -85.72533
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic710 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Stony Point Road 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 Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Point Road over Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.