US Bridges

CR 900E over Rock Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 0300019

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Rock Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 900E over Rock Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900E
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.01 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14517, -85.73616
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 900E over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Rock Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.