US Bridges

SR 3 over Wolfe Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.62 N SR 244 · Structure no. 000834

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Wolfe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Wolfe Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 6,102 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location00.62 N SR 244
RouteState Highway 3
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5042, -85.47003
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,102 (2022)
Projected traffic6,784 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 3 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Wolfe 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 6,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.