US Bridges

CR 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.65 E of CR 1150 E · Structure no. 1400051

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess 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 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 975N
CrossesNorth Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.65 E of CR 1150 E
RouteCounty Highway 276
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.80027, -86.93879
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2013)
Projected traffic546 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 975N over North Fork 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 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 975N over North Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.