US Bridges

Wildman Road over Boggs Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.18 E of Crane Road · Structure no. 5100007

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildman Road over Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildman Road over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 128 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWildman Road
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location0.18 E of Crane Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71651, -86.86491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2007)
Projected traffic188 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Wildman Road over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Wildman Road over Boggs Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wildman Road over Boggs Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wildman Road over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wildman Road over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.