US Bridges

CR 900W over Little Sugar Creek

Poor

Boone County, Indiana · 00.75 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 0600187

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Little Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 900W over Little Sugar Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900W
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.75 N of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 900
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06421, -86.63861
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900W over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900W over Little Sugar 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 900W over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 900W over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.