US Bridges

Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Opossum Trot R · Structure no. 1000032

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork is a concrete slab carrying Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hughes RD
CrossesSinking Fork
Location00.30 S of Opossum Trot R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50038, -85.69183
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 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 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,040 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hughes RD 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 Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Hughes RD over Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.