CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek
FairClinton County, Indiana · 0.50 S of CR 350 N · Structure no. 1200045
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2034. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 850 West over South 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850 West over South Fork Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.