SR 47 over Walnut Fork
GoodMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.81 N SR 32 · Structure no. 017630
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,195
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 47 over Walnut Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 47 over Walnut Fork in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,525 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 47 over Walnut Fork built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 47 over Walnut Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 47 over Walnut Fork carry?
About 6,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 47 over Walnut Fork?
The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 47 over Walnut Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.