US Bridges

CR 800W over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.46 N of CR 650 S · Structure no. 0800010

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
354 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Wildcat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 800W over Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2031. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800W
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.46 N of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46005, -86.67827
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length354 ft (107.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2011)
Projected traffic301 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.