US Bridges

Sample RD over Greens Fork

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Swallow RD · Structure no. 8900059

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample RD over Greens Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sample RD over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSample RD
CrossesGreens Fork
Location00.20 E of Swallow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79459, -85.08553
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic77 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sample RD over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sample RD over Greens 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 Sample RD over Greens Fork carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sample RD over Greens Fork?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sample RD over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.