US Bridges

Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.01 W. Johnson Fork RD · Structure no. 2400072

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 131 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSnowhill RD
CrossesJohnson Fork Whitewater
Location00.01 W. Johnson Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32556, -84.85187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater 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 2024.

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

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Snowhill RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.