US Bridges

Sparks RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Drewersburg RD · Structure no. 2400080

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sparks RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSparks RD
CrossesSours Run of Dry Fork
Location00.10 E of Drewersburg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37778, -84.8349
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparks RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks 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 Sparks RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Sparks RD over Sours Run of Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.