US Bridges

CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.70 W of CR 18 · Structure no. 6200102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20
CrossesBranch of Sulphur Fork
Location00.70 W of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08767, -86.65085
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Branch of Sulphur Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.