US Bridges

CR 175W over Little Rock Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.59 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 0800070

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175W over Little Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 175W over Little Rock Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 175W
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location00.59 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68533, -86.55658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic189 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 175W over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR 175W over Little Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 175W over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 175W over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175W over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.