Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Superior ST · Structure no. 3400124
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,819
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 96 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 9,819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,084 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 61 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Apperson Way over 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 Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 9,819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Apperson Way over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.