US Bridges

Phillips Road over Barren Fork

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.01 Int of Mauer RD · Structure no. 8700127

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Road over Barren Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phillips Road over Barren Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Road
CrossesBarren Fork
Location00.01 Int of Mauer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10185, -87.19523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic327 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillips Road over Barren Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips 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 Phillips Road over Barren Fork carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Road over Barren Fork?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Road over Barren Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.