US Bridges

CR 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 0900127

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1175S
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location00.40 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59317, -86.28683
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1175S 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 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1175S over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.