US Bridges

Prince William RD over Branch of Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.28 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 0800020

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince William RD over Branch of Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prince William RD over Branch of Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 48 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince William RD
CrossesBranch of Wildcat Creek
Location00.28 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47226, -86.59298
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2011)
Projected traffic281 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

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 Branch of Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Prince William RD over Branch of 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 Prince William RD over Branch of Wildcat Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prince William RD over Branch of Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Prince William RD over Branch of Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.