US Bridges

CR 875E over Brumm Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 0400080

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875E over Brumm Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 875E over Brumm Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875E
CrossesBrumm Ditch
Location00.60 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55335, -87.15598
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic69 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 875E over Brumm Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875E over Brumm Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875E over Brumm Ditch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 875E over Brumm Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875E over Brumm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.