US Bridges

Carwood Road over Muddy Fork

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.20 N SR 60 · Structure no. 1000081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carwood Road over Muddy Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carwood Road over Muddy Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarwood Road
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location00.20 N SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44735, -85.86539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic730 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Carwood Road over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carwood Road over Muddy 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 Carwood Road over Muddy Fork carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carwood Road over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carwood Road over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.