US Bridges

Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Chrlstwnmemps · Structure no. 1000028

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork is a wood or timber slab carrying Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitting Hill Road
CrossesSinking Fork
Location00.10 N of Chrlstwnmemps
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.46591, -85.71499
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 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 Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitting Hill 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 Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork carry?

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

How long is Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Whitting Hill Road over Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.