US Bridges

CR 575E over Smothers Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.03 S of CR 1200 N · Structure no. 1400019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575E over Smothers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 575E over Smothers Creek in Daviess 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 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575E
CrossesSmothers Creek
Location00.03 S of CR 1200 N
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83016, -87.06035
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2013)
Projected traffic89 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 575E over Smothers Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 575E over Smothers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 575E over Smothers Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 575E over Smothers Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575E over Smothers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.