US Bridges

Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Wilson Creek · Structure no. 1500092

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Creek RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location00.20 N of Wilson Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10211, -84.90142
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
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,230 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1978, making it 47 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 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Creek RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.