US Bridges

SR 29 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.48 N SR 22 · Structure no. 007920

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,765
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 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 3,765 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,322 by 2030. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 29
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.48 N SR 22
RouteState Highway 29
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48698, -86.39489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,765 (2021)
Projected traffic7,322 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 29 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 29 over Wildcat 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 3,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.