US Bridges

CR 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W CR 300 W · Structure no. 3400012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,871
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 7,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,893 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 250 S
CrossesLittle Wildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI W CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43977, -86.18611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,871 (2024)
Projected traffic12,893 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 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 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek carry?

About 7,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 S over Little Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.