US Bridges

Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.08 N of CR 750 S · Structure no. 0800018

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPrince William RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.08 N of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44004, -86.57286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR 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 Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Prince William RD over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.