US Bridges

CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 480 S · Structure no. 1200102

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 480 S
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21851, -86.31858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2014)
Projected traffic245 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 E over Sugar 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.