US Bridges

CR 800N over Big Slough

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.18 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 0300127

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,382
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over Big Slough is a steel culvert carrying CR 800N over Big Slough in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800N
CrossesBig Slough
Location00.18 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31808, -85.93691
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 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 800N over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800N over Big Slough 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 800N over Big Slough carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800N over Big Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.