US Bridges

Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 1.10 E of SR 43 · Structure no. 2800181

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner Road
CrossesBr of Richland Creek
Location1.10 E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10256, -86.72331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner Road over Br of Richland 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Road over Br of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.