US Bridges

County Line RD over Wolf Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.18 MI S of Creamery RD · Structure no. 6500130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Line RD over Wolf Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location00.18 MI S of Creamery RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97813, -87.69891
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic701 by 2042
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 County Line RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.