US Bridges

Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Carlos RD · Structure no. 8900127

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSmoky Row RD
CrossesGreens Fork
Location00.10 E of Carlos RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91053, -85.03308
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2020)
Projected traffic377 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoky Row RD over Greens 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smoky Row RD over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.