US Bridges

CR 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.32 S of CR 40 S · Structure no. 7900086

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 48 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050E
CrossesMid Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.32 S of CR 40 S
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.408, -86.70525
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

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 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 1050E over Mid 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.