CR 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.4 MI S CR 80 S · Structure no. 3400054
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 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 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 W over Little Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.