US Bridges

Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.00 E of West Street · Structure no. 1000103

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMckinley ST
CrossesFordyce Branch
Location00.00 E of West Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4659, -85.94806
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch 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 Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley ST over Fordyce Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.