Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek
GoodJefferson County, Indiana · 00.01 S of Upper Dry Fork · Structure no. 3900064
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernon Ridge 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 Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Vernon Ridge RD over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.