Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek
GoodJefferson County, Indiana · 00.93 N of China Manville · Structure no. 3900043
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Dry Fork RD over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.