US Bridges

CR 100 North over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.30 W of Burlington Ave · Structure no. 1200158

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
912
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 North over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 North over Prairie Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 North
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.30 W of Burlington Ave
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3005, -86.5059
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2021)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 100 North over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 North over Prairie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 North over Prairie Creek carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 North over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 North over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.