US Bridges

Franklin RD over White Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Hoover RD · Structure no. 8900151

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over White Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Franklin RD over White Branch in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesWhite Branch
Location00.30 N of Hoover RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94577, -85.18832
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$617,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD over White Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD over White Branch 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 Franklin RD over White Branch carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD over White Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over White Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.