US Bridges

Fox Road over Sinking Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Whitting Hill · Structure no. 1000029

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Road over Sinking Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fox Road over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Road
CrossesSinking Fork
Location00.20 N of Whitting Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47782, -85.72534
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fox Road over Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox 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 Fox Road over Sinking Fork carry?

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

How long is Fox Road over Sinking Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Road over Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.