US Bridges

SR 32 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 02.62 E SR 75 · Structure no. 010540

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,529
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 32 over Wolf Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 98 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 6 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 7,529 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,187 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesWolf Creek
Location02.62 E SR 75
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05405, -86.56955
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,529 (2018)
Projected traffic9,187 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 32 over Wolf Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 7,529 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.