US Bridges

Wallace RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Arba Pk · Structure no. 8900090

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R is a concrete slab carrying Wallace RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWallace RD
CrossesW Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R
Location00.10 E of Arba Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93269, -84.87625
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2024)
Projected traffic819 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 Wallace RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace 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 Wallace RD over W Fork of E Fk/Whtwtr R carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.