US Bridges

Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Sharptown · Structure no. 2400139

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork is a steel culvert carrying Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDrewersburg RD
CrossesSater Run of Dryfork
Location00.10 S of Sharptown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35765, -84.8371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork 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 Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork carry?

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

How long is Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Drewersburg RD over Sater Run of Dryfork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.