US Bridges

US 27 over Greens Fork

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.74 S US 36 · Structure no. 007260

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Greens Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Greens Fork in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesGreens Fork
Location01.74 S US 36
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03, -84.9395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,380 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 27 over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 27 over Greens 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Greens Fork carry?

About 4,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Greens Fork?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.