US Bridges

CR 440N over Nolands Fork

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 00.80 E of Waterloo RD · Structure no. 2100077

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440N over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 440N over Nolands Fork in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 440N
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.80 E of Waterloo RD
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70356, -85.10467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 440N over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 440N over Nolands Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 440N over Nolands Fork carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 440N over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440N over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.