US Bridges

Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.02 W China Manville R · Structure no. 3900060

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWolf Run RD
CrossesW Fk Indian-Kentuck CR
Location00.02 W China Manville R
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78791, -85.28262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

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 Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Run RD over W Fk Indian-Kentuck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.