US Bridges

SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.32 N SR 362 · Structure no. 028700

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 203
CrossesStuckers Fork Branch
Location00.32 N SR 362
RouteState Highway 203
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60977, -85.64542
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2004)
Projected traffic573 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Stuckers Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Stuckers Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.