US Bridges

CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S SR 26 · Structure no. 3400077

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat is a concrete slab carrying CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 105 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 50 E
CrossesEast Fork Little Wildcat
Location0.2 MI S SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41637, -86.11761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2022)
Projected traffic746 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 CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat 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 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 E over East Fork Little Wildcat?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.