US Bridges

Carter ST over Wildcat Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W SR 931 · Structure no. 3400063

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,673
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter ST over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Carter ST over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,673 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,379 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarter ST
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1 MI W SR 931
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48394, -86.11074
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,673 (2024)
Projected traffic4,379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Carter ST over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Carter ST 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 Carter ST over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 2,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carter ST over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carter ST over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.