US Bridges

CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.22 E of CR 825 W · Structure no. 0800059

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000N
CrossesBranch of Rattlesnake CR
Location00.22 E of CR 825 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69289, -86.6786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2011)
Projected traffic260 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR 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 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns CR 1000N over Branch of Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.