US Bridges

CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 0800027

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 113 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesMiddle Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.01 W of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43135, -86.43059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2011)
Projected traffic47 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 CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 800S 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 CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Middle Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.