US Bridges

SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.07 W SR 47 · Structure no. 010480

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch in Montgomery 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,933 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesFork of Dry Branch
Location00.07 W SR 47
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02502, -86.90799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2021)
Projected traffic8,933 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Fork of Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.