US Bridges

Getty Road over Woods Fork

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.59 N of Horner RD · Structure no. 7200102

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Getty Road over Woods Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Getty Road over Woods Fork in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGetty Road
CrossesWoods Fork
Location00.59 N of Horner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68135, -85.61526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Getty Road over Woods Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Getty Road over Woods 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Getty Road over Woods Fork carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Getty Road over Woods Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Getty Road over Woods Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.