US Bridges

CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.05 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 0900117

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 East
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location00.05 N of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60569, -86.16525
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 East over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.