US Bridges

Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Wendel RD · Structure no. 8900053

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 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).

CarriesMcconaha RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.10 E of Wendel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78699, -85.0378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 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 traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic236 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcconaha 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 Mcconaha RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.