US Bridges

Wallace RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 E of SR 227 · Structure no. 8900092

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wallace RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWallace RD
CrossesMid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R
Location00.40 E of SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.932, -84.82286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2024)
Projected traffic215 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 Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Wallace RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.