US Bridges

SR 1 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Indiana · 04.64 S SR 44 · Structure no. 000120

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,125
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Wilson Creek in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesWilson Creek
Location04.64 S SR 44
RouteState Highway 1
CountyFayette County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58073, -85.1014
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SR 1 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 SR 1 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.