US Bridges

CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.40 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1200094

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900 East
CrossesS Fork of Wildcat Creek
Location0.40 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31041, -86.33724
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 East over S Fork of 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 East over S Fork of Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.