US Bridges

Five Point RD over Clear Fork

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 Mi. E of Shrine RD · Structure no. 2400120

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Point RD over Clear Fork is a steel culvert carrying Five Point RD over Clear Fork 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 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Point RD
CrossesClear Fork
Location00.50 Mi. E of Shrine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31, -85.18166
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Five Point RD over Clear Fork built?

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

What condition is Five Point RD over Clear 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 Five Point RD over Clear Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Five Point RD over Clear Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Five Point RD over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.