US Bridges

Prince William RD over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 350 W · Structure no. 0800021

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince William RD over Wildcat Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Prince William RD over Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 80 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince William RD
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.01 E of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47313, -86.58749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2011)
Projected traffic281 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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

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

How long is Prince William RD over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Prince William RD over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.