US Bridges

CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.08 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 7900020

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1075E
CrossesSouth Fork Wildcat Creek
Location01.08 N of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32834, -86.70061
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic363 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 1075E over South 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1075E over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.