US Bridges

CR 875 West over Withe Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 1200143

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875 West over Withe Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 875 West over Withe Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875 West
CrossesWithe Creek
Location0.10 N of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18657, -86.67266
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2014)
Projected traffic124 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 875 West over Withe Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875 West over Withe 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 875 West over Withe Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 875 West over Withe Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 West over Withe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.