US Bridges

Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Sparks RD · Structure no. 2400074

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDrewersburg RD
CrossesSours Run of Dry Fork
Location00.10 N of Sparks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37888, -84.83679
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Drewersburg RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.