US Bridges

Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 S of School RD · Structure no. 2400069

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohnson Fork RD
CrossesJohnson Fork Whitewater
Location00.50 S of School RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34156, -84.86382
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Fork RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.