US Bridges

SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 05.81 N US 52 · Structure no. 025105

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,960
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River is a steel culvert carrying SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,731 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 101
CrossesUnt Whitewater River
Location05.81 N US 52
RouteState Highway 101
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4843, -84.94864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (2004)
Projected traffic9,731 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River carry?

About 6,960 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Unt Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.