US Bridges

CR 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.11 W of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 1400054

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800N
CrossesNorth Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.11 W of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77321, -86.98131
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800N 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 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over North Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.