US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 00.94 N SR 22 · Structure no. 080500
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 812 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,742
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2013 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 12 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 9,742 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 812 ft (247.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 31 NB 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 9,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 812 ft (247.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 NB over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.