US Bridges

Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Hickory RD · Structure no. 4900404

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIndian Creek RD
CrossesWildcat Brook
Location00.40 E of Hickory RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6749, -85.98724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2019)
Projected traffic346 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$980,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek RD over Wildcat Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.