US Bridges

CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.60 S of CR 450 S · Structure no. 1200142

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 875 West
CrossesLittle Potato Creek
Location0.60 S of CR 450 S
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21257, -86.67082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2014)
Projected traffic367 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 875 West over Little Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 West over Little Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.