US Bridges

Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.10 N of US 50 · Structure no. 1500053

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,030
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Creek RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location01.10 N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08911, -84.90217
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,030 (2017)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Creek RD over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Creek RD over Wilson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,030 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.