US Bridges

Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Edgewood Ave · Structure no. 4900403

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,214
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,214 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory RD
CrossesWildcat Brook
Location00.40 S of Edgewood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67645, -85.99465
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,214 (2019)
Projected traffic3,290 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook carry?

About 2,214 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory RD over Wildcat Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.