Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .34 MI W Palestine-Uc · Structure no. 1943561
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wildcat over North Fork of Kraut Cree?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.