US Bridges

SR 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.70 E I-65 · Structure no. 012650

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,040 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,185 by 2041. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 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 38
CrossesS Fork Wildcat Creek
Location01.70 E I-65
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37529, -86.75189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2021)
Projected traffic7,185 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over S Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.