US Bridges

CR 800W over Little Potato Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 450 S · Structure no. 1200138

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Little Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 800W over Little Potato Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800W
CrossesLittle Potato Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 450 S
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22714, -86.6566
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 800W over Little Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Little Potato 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 800W over Little Potato Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 800W over Little Potato Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Little Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.