US Bridges

CR 900N over Billy Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.20 E of 200 E · Structure no. 1100019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Billy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900N over Billy Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesBilly Creek
Location00.20 E of 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51763, -87.06614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Billy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Billy Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Billy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.