US Bridges

CR 100N over Big Pine Creek

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 850E · Structure no. 0400040

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100N over Big Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 100N over Big Pine Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100N
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 850E
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62053, -87.16737
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 100N over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100N over Big Pine Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100N over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 100N over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100N over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.