US Bridges

Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 8500490

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Slocum Trail
CrossesCart Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65419, -85.77841
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Slocum Trail over Cart 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Slocum Trail over Cart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.