US Bridges

Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 02.88 N of US 50 · Structure no. 4700091

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
828 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 828 ft (252.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStumphole Br Road
CrossesEast Fork of White River
Location02.88 N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80317, -86.58524
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length828 ft (252.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stumphole Br Road 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 Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River?

The structure is 828 ft (252.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stumphole Br Road over East Fork of White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.