US Bridges

Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.28 E of CR 800 E · Structure no. 7900023

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWyndotte RD
CrossesSouth Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.28 E of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34385, -86.74535
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2023)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wyndotte RD over South Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.