US Bridges

CR 900W over Wolf Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 500 N · Structure no. 0600188

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 900W over Wolf Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900W
CrossesWolf Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 900
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11135, -86.63833
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2037
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 900W over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900W 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900W over Wolf Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns CR 900W over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.