US Bridges

Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.70 S of Blue Lick Road · Structure no. 1000075

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch is a steel culvert carrying Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Grove RD
CrossesWrong Branch
Location00.70 S of Blue Lick Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5172, -85.82017
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch 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 Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Grove RD over Wrong Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.