US Bridges

CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.30 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 1200081

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 710 East
CrossesS Fork of Wildcat Creek
Location0.30 N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 265
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30519, -86.37268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2014)
Projected traffic124 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 710 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.