US Bridges

CR 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.50 S of SR 26 · Structure no. 1200166

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 800 East
CrossesFork of Wildcat Creek
Location0.50 S of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 279
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4103, -86.35676
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 East over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 East over Fork of Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.