CR 535W over Big Slough Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 1100149
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 535W over Big Slough Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 535W over Big Slough Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 535W over Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 535W over Big Slough Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 535W over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 535W over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 535W over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.