US Bridges

CR 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI E CR 1200 W · Structure no. 3400112

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 25 S
CrossesBranch Wildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI E CR 1200 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47187, -86.3498
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
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 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 25 S over Branch 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 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 S over Branch Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.