US Bridges

SR 931 SB over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 00.67 N SR 22 · Structure no. 009800

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 931 SB over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 931 SB over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 68 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 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,369 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 931 SB
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.67 N SR 22
RouteState Highway 931
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48611, -86.10764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2021)
Projected traffic15,369 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 931 SB over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 931 SB over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 931 SB over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 931 SB over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 931 SB over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.