South Fork Road over South Fork
FairPosted for loadOhio County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Kirkpatrick · Structure no. 5800008
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Fork Road over South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Fork Road over South Fork in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Fork Road over South Fork built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Fork Road over South Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does South Fork Road over South Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Fork Road over South Fork?
The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns South Fork Road over South Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.