US Bridges

Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR600 W · Structure no. 7300151

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location00.25 E of CR600 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63181, -85.89218
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.