US Bridges

CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.05 S of CR 550 S · Structure no. 0600136

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2037. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100E
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.05 S of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96085, -86.2599
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2017)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2037
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100E over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.