US Bridges

Chapel RD over Nolands Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · .7 MI E Hiser Station RD · Structure no. 8900008

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2038. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location.7 MI E Hiser Station RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75151, -85.07674
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Chapel RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel 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 Chapel RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Chapel RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.