US Bridges

CR 800W over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.02 S of CR 250 S · Structure no. 0800008

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 800W over Sugar Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800W
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.02 S of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5107, -86.67664
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2011)
Projected traffic73 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Sugar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Sugar Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.