US Bridges

CR 900E over Little Sand Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.38 N of CR 200 S · Structure no. 0300026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900E over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 900E
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location00.38 N of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17817, -85.74095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2022)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900E over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Little Sand 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 CR 900E over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.