US Bridges

SR 121 over E Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.21 N US 27 · Structure no. 026005

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,303
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over E Fork Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 121 over E Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 77 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 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 10,303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,517 by 2030. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 121
CrossesE Fork Whitewater River
Location00.21 N US 27
RouteState Highway 121
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84113, -84.88508
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,303 (2004)
Projected traffic14,517 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 121 over E Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 121 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 121 over E Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 10,303 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over E Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over E Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.