US Bridges

Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Inke RD · Structure no. 8900071

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArba Pike RD
CrossesW Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R
Location00.10 N of Inke RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91462, -84.87849
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 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 Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arba Pike RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.