US Bridges

CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 0100073

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,983
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,326 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 000 Ew (polk ST
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.20 Miles S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75643, -84.93926
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2022)
Projected traffic5,326 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns CR 000 Ew (polk ST over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.