US Bridges

SR 38 over Greens Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 05.55 E SR 1 · Structure no. 013000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Greens Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesGreens Fork
Location05.55 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89302, -85.04417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 38 over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 38 over Greens 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Greens Fork carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Greens Fork?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.