Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900111
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 673
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain City Pk 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 Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork carry?
About 673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain City Pk over Nolands Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.