CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI E CR 1000 E · Structure no. 3400101
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 175 S over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 175 S over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.