Union ST over Wildcat Creek
PoorHoward County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Superior ST · Structure no. 3400122
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,909
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union ST over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union ST over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 6,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,316 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Union ST over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Union ST 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 Union ST over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 6,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union ST over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Union ST over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.