US Bridges

CR 100S over Prairie Creek

Poor

Boone County, Indiana · 01.30 W CR 300 E · Structure no. 0600119

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100S over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100S
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location01.30 W CR 300 E
RouteCity Street 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02539, -86.44016
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100S over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CR 100S over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.