US Bridges

CR 1150 W over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S CR 00 NS · Structure no. 3400044

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150 W over Wildcat Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 1150 W over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 100 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2038. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150 W
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI S CR 00 NS
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47282, -86.34659
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic467 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1150 W over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 1150 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 1150 W over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150 W over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150 W over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.