US Bridges

SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 01.52 S SR 3 · Structure no. 028720

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 years old, older 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2036. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 203
CrossesWoods Fork Creek
Location01.52 S SR 3
RouteState Highway 203
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67258, -85.64664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2014)
Projected traffic510 by 2036
Trucks10%
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

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 Woods Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Woods Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.