US Bridges

Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Creek RD · Structure no. 8900006

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2038. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPottershop RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.70 W of Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73698, -85.09431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2018)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottershop RD over Nolands 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pottershop RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.