US Bridges

US 40 over Greens Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.83 E SR 1 · Structure no. 014120

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Greens Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 6,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,232 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesGreens Fork
Location03.83 E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81466, -85.08299
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,015 (2022)
Projected traffic14,232 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 40 over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Greens Fork carry?

About 6,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Greens Fork?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.