Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Indiana · 00.61 E of SR 3 · Structure no. 7200042
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Plymouth Road over Branch of Woods Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.