US Bridges

Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Pipe Car RD · Structure no. 2400118

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWalnut Fork RD
CrossesWalnut Fork
Location00.20 W of Pipe Car RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39354, -85.13081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork 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 Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Fork RD over Walnut Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.