US Bridges

Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W Hickory LN · Structure no. 3400133

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 856 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMayfield DR
CrossesBranch Wildcat Creek
Location0.2 MI W Hickory LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48027, -86.19643
Functional classUrban 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic856 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayfield DR 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 Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek carry?

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

How long is Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mayfield DR over Branch Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.