US Bridges

CR 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.96 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 7900091

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 750E
CrossesBranch S Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.96 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40065, -86.76582
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2023)
Projected traffic553 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 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR 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 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.