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CR 750 W over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S CR 00 NS · Structure no. 3400008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 W over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 750 W over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2038. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750 W
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI S CR 00 NS
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47142, -86.27141
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2024)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 750 W over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 W 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750 W over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 W over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 W over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.