US Bridges

CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N CR 50 N · Structure no. 3400038

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400 E
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI N CR 50 N
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48586, -86.05105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 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 400 E over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 E over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.