US Bridges

Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Munk Road · Structure no. 1000031

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLeon Prall Road
CrossesSinking Fork
Location01.00 E of Munk Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53071, -85.69454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leon Prall Road over Sinking 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 Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Leon Prall Road over Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.