US Bridges

SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.15 E I-65 · Structure no. 006700

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,370 by 2028. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesM Fork Wildcat Creek
Location03.15 E I-65
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41862, -86.76201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,920 (2018)
Projected traffic12,370 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over M Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 10,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over M Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.