US Bridges

CR 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.20 W of SR 29 · Structure no. 1200073

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,057
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,970 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 250 North
CrossesSouth Fork Wildcat Creek
Location0.20 W of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32409, -86.39608
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2021)
Projected traffic6,970 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 North 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 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 North over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.