US Bridges

CR 580W over Wolf Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.11 N of Old Nashville · Structure no. 0300139

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 580W over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 580W over Wolf Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 580W
CrossesWolf Creek
Location00.11 N of Old Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20401, -86.02114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2038
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 CR 580W over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 580W over Wolf Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 580W over Wolf Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 580W over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 580W over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.