US Bridges

SR 49 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.56 S SR 10 · Structure no. 017920

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,607
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Wolf Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 73 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 5 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 2,607 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesWolf Creek
Location01.56 S SR 10
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16445, -87.04548
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,607 (2004)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 49 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 49 over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,607 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.