US Bridges

Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Ohio County, Indiana · 0.60 S of Fork Road · Structure no. 5800009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch is a steel culvert carrying Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkpatrick Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.60 S of Fork Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOhio County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93432, -85.03168
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic149 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch 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 Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkpatrick Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.