US Bridges

Wolf over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Darke County, Ohio · .46 MI E Shaffer · Structure no. 1959352

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf over Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wolf over Indian Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWolf
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.46 MI E Shaffer
RouteCounty Highway T0176
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22949, -84.52905
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wolf over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf over Indian Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wolf over Indian Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.