US Bridges

King RD over Nolands Fork

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Nolands Fork R · Structure no. 8900045

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying King RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.20 N of Nolands Fork R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86957, -84.97707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic184 by 2044
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 King RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is King 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 King RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.