US Bridges

CR 100E over Prairie Creek

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.40 S of JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 0500001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 100E over Prairie Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100E
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.40 S of JCT SR 18
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5453, -85.35183
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic148 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 100E over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100E over Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100E over Prairie Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.