US Bridges

Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.23 S of River Road · Structure no. 4700034

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
769 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 769 ft (234.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesTunnelton Bono RD
CrossesEast Fork of White River
Location00.23 S of River Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76344, -86.33656
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length769 ft (234.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River?

The structure is 769 ft (234.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnelton Bono RD over East Fork of White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.