US Bridges

CR 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S CR 200 S · Structure no. 3400015

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,469
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 W
CrossesLittle Wildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI S CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44555, -86.2045
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2024)
Projected traffic2,407 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 400 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 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over Little Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.