US Bridges

Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Carroll Road · Structure no. 1000131

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTaflinger Road
CrossesBr of E Fork 14 Mile CR
Location00.30 S of Carroll Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57381, -85.52396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR 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 Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Taflinger Road over Br of E Fork 14 Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.