US Bridges

Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.23 W of CR 320 N · Structure no. 3900066

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Run RD
CrossesWolf Run
Location00.23 W of CR 320 N
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77364, -85.30951
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Run RD over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.