US Bridges

CR 78 over Brushy Fork

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 11(BRUSHY F · Structure no. 6200109

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 over Brushy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 78 over Brushy Fork in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 78
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location00.20 E of CR 11(BRUSHY F
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99954, -86.74098
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic140 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 78 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 78 over Brushy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 78 over Brushy Fork carry?

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

How long is CR 78 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 78 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.