US Bridges

CR 1000S over Thompson Slough

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.15 E CR 200 E · Structure no. 0300215

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Thompson Slough is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000S over Thompson Slough in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesThompson Slough
Location00.15 E CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05526, -85.87087
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1000S over Thompson Slough built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S over Thompson Slough 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 1000S over Thompson Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Thompson Slough?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Thompson Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.