US Bridges

CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 750 W · Structure no. 1200054

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 280 North
CrossesSouth Fork Wildcat Creek
Location0.10 E of CR 750 W
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32793, -86.65073
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2021)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280 North over South 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.