Petersburg RD over Smith Fork
FairWarrick County, Indiana · 00.15 MI S of Somerville · Structure no. 8700002
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 578
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Petersburg RD over Smith Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Petersburg RD over Smith Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Petersburg RD over Smith Fork built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Petersburg RD over Smith 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Petersburg RD over Smith Fork carry?
About 578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Petersburg RD over Smith Fork?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Petersburg RD over Smith Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.