US Bridges

Colvin RD over Nolands Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Willow Grove R · Structure no. 8900052

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colvin RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Colvin RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColvin RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.10 W of Willow Grove R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80488, -85.02606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2018)
Projected traffic320 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 Colvin RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colvin 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 Colvin RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colvin RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Colvin RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.