US Bridges

Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek

Poor

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of Ore Branch Road · Structure no. 2800020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek in Greene 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJl Wilson Road
CrossesOre Br of Richland Creek
Location0.20 S of Ore Branch Road
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0202, -86.90778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic413 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jl Wilson Road over Ore Br of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.