US Bridges

Hadley Road over Wires Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.64 MI E of SR 161 · Structure no. 8700083

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hadley Road over Wires Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Hadley Road over Wires Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHadley Road
CrossesWires Ditch
Location00.64 MI E of SR 161
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12556, -87.10598
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic222 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hadley Road over Wires Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hadley Road over Wires Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hadley Road over Wires Ditch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hadley Road over Wires Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hadley Road over Wires Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.