US Bridges

Mid RD over Walnut Fork

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.01 Mi. E. of Pocket RD · Structure no. 2400128

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid RD over Walnut Fork is a steel culvert carrying Mid RD over Walnut Fork in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMid RD
CrossesWalnut Fork
Location00.01 Mi. E. of Pocket RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29394, -85.27703
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 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 Mid RD over Walnut Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid 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 Mid RD over Walnut Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mid RD over Walnut Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mid RD over Walnut Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.