US Bridges

Tingler RD over Nolands Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Round Barn RD · Structure no. 8900112

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tingler RD over Nolands Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tingler RD over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTingler RD
CrossesNolands Fork
Location00.10 W of Round Barn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88909, -84.96025
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2024)
Projected traffic306 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 Tingler RD over Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tingler RD over Nolands Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tingler RD over Nolands Fork carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tingler RD over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tingler RD over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.