US Bridges

US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.12 N SR 121 · Structure no. 007210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,298
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 31,298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,098 by 2030. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesE Fork Whitewater River
Location00.12 N SR 121
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8423, -84.88903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,298 (2004)
Projected traffic44,098 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 31,298 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over E Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.