US Bridges

CR 1100N over Smothers Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.21 E of CR 475 E · Structure no. 1400014

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100N over Smothers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1100N over Smothers Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100N
CrossesSmothers Creek
Location00.21 E of CR 475 E
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8167, -87.0749
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2013)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1100N over Smothers Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100N over Smothers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100N over Smothers Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100N over Smothers Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100N over Smothers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.