CR 440 W over Wildcat Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.8 MI N CR 50 S · Structure no. 3400016
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 440 W over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 440 W over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 440 W over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is CR 440 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 440 W over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 440 W over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 440 W over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.