US Bridges

US 421 over Wildcat Creek

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Carroll County, Indiana · 04.06 N SR 26 · Structure no. 032251

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,703
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 421 over Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,703 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2047. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 421
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location04.06 N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.465, -86.63666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,703 (2022)
Projected traffic2,794 by 2047
Trucks14%
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

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 US 421 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 421 over Wildcat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 421 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 2,703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.