US Bridges

US 31 SB over Wildcat Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.94 N SR 22 · Structure no. 080502

Built
2013
12 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
802 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,637
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 SB 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,637 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31 SB
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.94 N SR 22
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49028, -86.08729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,637 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 31 SB 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 SB over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 SB over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 10,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.