US Bridges

Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 60 · Structure no. 1000070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Switch RD
CrossesBranch of Muddy Fork
Location00.40 N SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45087, -85.82761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic730 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

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 Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Switch RD over Branch of Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.