US Bridges

Horner RD East over Woods Fork

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.61 N of SR 356 · Structure no. 7200063

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horner RD East over Woods Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horner RD East over Woods Fork in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHorner RD East
CrossesWoods Fork
Location00.61 N of SR 356
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67397, -85.58939
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Horner RD East over Woods Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horner RD East over Woods 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Horner RD East over Woods Fork carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Horner RD East over Woods Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horner RD East over Woods Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.