US Bridges

Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.50 N SR 38 · Structure no. 8900262

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMineral Springs RD
CrossesGreens Fork
Location00.50 N SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89828, -85.04247
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic102 by 2037
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Springs RD over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.