US Bridges

CR 50E over Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.46 S of CR 400S · Structure no. 0800030

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50E over Wildcat Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 50E over Wildcat Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 155 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50E
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.46 S of CR 400S
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48365, -86.51182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2011)
Projected traffic111 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50E over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 50E 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 50E over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50E over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50E over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.