US Bridges

Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.10 S of Ross Road · Structure no. 1300108

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHardinsburg Road
CrossesCider Fork
Location0.10 S of Ross Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39253, -86.31716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2015)
Projected traffic408 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardinsburg Road over Cider 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hardinsburg Road over Cider Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.