US Bridges

Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.50 MI S of SR 61 · Structure no. 8700004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork is a steel culvert carrying Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElvah Tyring Road
CrossesSmith Fork
Location00.50 MI S of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22408, -87.28922
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elvah Tyring Road 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 Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Elvah Tyring Road over Smith Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.