US Bridges

Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 2300052

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrooked RD
CrossesBranch of E Fork Coal CR
Location00.20 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08125, -87.09671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating59.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Crooked RD over Branch of E Fork Coal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.