US Bridges

Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.46 S of Leesville Road · Structure no. 4700143

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River is a steel culvert carrying Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFort Ritner Road
CrossesBr of E Fork White River
Location00.46 S of Leesville Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78218, -86.28595
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2021)
Projected traffic223 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork 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 Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Ritner Road over Br of E Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.