US Bridges

Wilson Switch RD over Muddy Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.10 N SR 60 · Structure no. 1000071

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Switch RD over Muddy Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilson Switch RD over Muddy Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Switch RD
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location00.10 N SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44706, -85.82773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Switch RD over 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 Muddy Fork carry?

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

How long is Wilson Switch RD over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Switch RD over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.