US Bridges

Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Lewis RD · Structure no. 8900130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork is a concrete slab carrying Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClyde Oler RD
CrossesBranch of Greens Fork
Location00.20 W of Lewis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93236, -85.01859
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2020)
Projected traffic177 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clyde Oler RD over Branch of 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 Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Oler RD over Branch of Greens Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.