US Bridges

China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.02 S of Lower Dry Fork · Structure no. 3900050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesChina-Manville RD
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location00.02 S of Lower Dry Fork
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8157, -85.32188
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is China-Manville RD over Dry Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns China-Manville RD over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.