US Bridges

CR 100W over Prairie Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.36 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 1400021

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100W over Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100W
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.36 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70946, -87.18551
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2013)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 100W over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.