US Bridges

Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Bennetsville R · Structure no. 1000069

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy 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 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEbenezer Ch Road
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location00.10 E of Bennetsville R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4505, -85.81529
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy Fork built?

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

What condition is Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy 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 Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy Fork carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer Ch Road over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.