US Bridges

Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.37 W of CR 700 W · Structure no. 0300230

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaker Hollow RD
CrossesNorth Branch Wolf Creek
Location00.37 W of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 172
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20975, -86.04929
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic570 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 Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Hollow RD over North Branch 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 Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Hollow RD over North Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.