US Bridges

CR 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.18 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 1400063

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1000N
CrossesBranch of Smothers Creek
Location00.18 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8009, -87.09634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2013)
Projected traffic943 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 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000N over Branch of 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 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000N over Branch of Smothers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.