Baker Road over Stinking Fork
PoorClosed to trafficCrawford County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Eaton Road · Structure no. 1300028
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Road over Stinking Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Road over Stinking Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Road over Stinking Fork built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Baker Road over Stinking Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Baker Road over Stinking Fork carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baker Road over Stinking Fork?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Road over Stinking Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.