US Bridges

Kempton RD over Nolands Fork

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Centerville RD · Structure no. 8900041

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kempton RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kempton RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKempton RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.30 W of Centerville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84533, -85.00114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2016)
Projected traffic379 by 2036
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 Kempton RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kempton RD over Nolands Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Kempton RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kempton RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kempton RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.