US Bridges

CR 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.5 MI E CR 675 W · Structure no. 3400011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 80 S
CrossesLittle Wildcat Creek
Location0.5 MI E CR 675 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46314, -86.24801
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 80 S over Little 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 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 80 S over Little Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.