US Bridges

CR 800N over Branch of Big Slough

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.36 E of CR 50 W · Structure no. 0300219

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over Branch of Big Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800N over Branch of Big Slough in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800N
CrossesBranch of Big Slough
Location00.36 E of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31844, -85.91694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2022)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800N over Branch of Big Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800N over Branch of Big Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over Branch of Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.