US Bridges

College Corner RD over Nolands Fork

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 E of West Grove RD · Structure no. 8900050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,132
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Corner RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Corner RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2036. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Corner RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.30 E of West Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83078, -85.01053
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2016)
Projected traffic1,526 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 College Corner RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Corner 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 College Corner RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Corner RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns College Corner RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.