US Bridges

Gentry Road over Barren Fork

FairPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.40 MI W of Ellis RD · Structure no. 8700051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gentry Road over Barren Fork is a steel other carrying Gentry Road over Barren Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGentry Road
CrossesBarren Fork
Location00.40 MI W of Ellis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13588, -87.19515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic230 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 Gentry Road over Barren Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gentry Road over Barren 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 Gentry Road over Barren Fork carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gentry Road over Barren Fork?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Gentry Road over Barren Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.