US Bridges

SR 203 over Stucker Fork

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.49 N SR 56 · Structure no. 028741

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Stucker Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 203 over Stucker Fork in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 203
CrossesStucker Fork
Location00.49 N SR 56
RouteState Highway 203
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.6935, -85.71021
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2022)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Stucker Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Stucker 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Stucker Fork carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Stucker Fork?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Stucker Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.