US Bridges

Tennyson Road over Barren Fork

PoorClosed to traffic

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.62 MI E Franz RD · Structure no. 8700133

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennyson Road over Barren Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Tennyson Road over Barren Fork in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTennyson Road
CrossesBarren Fork
Location0.62 MI E Franz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07973, -87.17473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$50,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennyson Road over Barren Fork built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennyson Road over Barren Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Tennyson Road over Barren Fork carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Tennyson Road over Barren Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tennyson Road over Barren Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.