Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Indiana · 0.83 W Hindostan Fall RD · Structure no. 5100035
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 383 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 107
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River is a steel truss - thru carrying Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 131 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River carry?
About 107 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River?
The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks Bridge Road over East Fork of White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.