US Bridges

SR 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 04.02 W US 421 · Structure no. 012660

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesBr S Fork Wildcat Creek
Location04.02 W US 421
RouteState Highway 38
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3447, -86.64289
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2016)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 38 over Br S Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Br S Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.