US Bridges

SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 01.64 N SR 26 · Structure no. 024960

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,573
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesM Fork Wildcat Creek
Location01.64 N SR 26
RouteState Highway 75
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44067, -86.52504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating72.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2020)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over M Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over M Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.