US Bridges

CR 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI S CR 250 S · Structure no. 3400014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,018
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,047 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 W
CrossesLittle Wildcat Creek
Location0.3 MI S CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43742, -86.16514
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,018 (2018)
Projected traffic18,047 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 W 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 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek carry?

About 11,018 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 W over Little Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.