US Bridges

CR 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.86 W SR 11 · Structure no. 0300236

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesBranch Thompson Slough
Location00.86 W SR 11
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.04043, -85.8991
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Branch 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 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Branch Thompson Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.