US Bridges

SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.04 N SR 26 · Structure no. 007910

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,675
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2030. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 29
CrossesM Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.04 N SR 26
RouteState Highway 29
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41616, -86.39291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,675 (2004)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 3,675 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over M Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.