US Bridges

Folsomville Road over Barren Fork

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.39 MI W of Ellis RD · Structure no. 8700026

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folsomville Road over Barren Fork is a wood or timber slab carrying Folsomville Road over Barren Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFolsomville Road
CrossesBarren Fork
Location00.39 MI W of Ellis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12667, -87.19519
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2021)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Folsomville Road over Barren Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Folsomville Road over Barren 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Folsomville Road over Barren Fork carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Folsomville Road over Barren Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Folsomville Road over Barren Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.