Kirks Ford Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek

Poor Condition111 years old15 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyBrown
Location0.1 Mi S Elkinsville RD
CarriesKirks Ford Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Coordinates39.08944, -86.22073

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length82.3 ft (25.1 m)
Max Span78.4 ft (23.9 m)
Deck Width15.4 ft (4.7 m)
Deck Area118.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1915

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15 (2024)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0700075

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