US Bridges

Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Park Ave · Structure no. 3400127

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,996
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,821 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPhillips ST
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.0 MI Int Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48115, -86.14617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,996 (2024)
Projected traffic9,821 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 5,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips ST over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.