US Bridges

Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.07 MI S of UPR Mt Vern · Structure no. 6500339

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWildeman RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location01.07 MI S of UPR Mt Vern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97969, -87.73585
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2023)
Projected traffic343 by 2043
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 Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildeman RD over Wolf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wildeman RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.