US Bridges

SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 01.49 W SR 931 · Structure no. 006810

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,417 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,640 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesW Fork Ltl Wildcat CR
Location01.49 W SR 931
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41842, -86.15597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,417 (2021)
Projected traffic13,640 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR carry?

About 8,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over W Fork Ltl Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.