US Bridges

CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.17 W of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 1400055

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR 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 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800 N
CrossesBranch N Fork Prairie CR
Location00.17 W of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77318, -86.98235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2023)
Projected traffic605 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 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR built?

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

What condition is CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR 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 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.