US Bridges

Folsomville Road over Tributary Barren Fork

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.19 MI N Kelly RD · Structure no. 8700153

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folsomville Road over Tributary Barren Fork is a steel culvert carrying Folsomville Road over Tributary 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 5 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 2,131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,497 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFolsomville Road
CrossesTributary Barren Fork
Location0.19 MI N Kelly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11531, -87.20538
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 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 (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2021)
Projected traffic3,497 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Folsomville Road over Tributary Barren Fork built?

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

What condition is Folsomville Road over Tributary 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 Folsomville Road over Tributary Barren Fork carry?

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Folsomville Road over Tributary Barren Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Folsomville Road over Tributary Barren Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.