US Bridges

Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.46 N of Lewisville RD · Structure no. 5500066

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWilson RD
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location00.46 N of Lewisville RD
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47683, -86.63229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2023)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson RD over Rhodes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.