US Bridges

Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.50 S of Smith Drive · Structure no. 2800217

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFowler Road
CrossesBlack Ankle Creek
Location0.50 S of Smith Drive
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9454, -86.84054
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fowler Road over Black Ankle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.