US Bridges

CR 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.79 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 1400112

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek is a steel other carrying CR 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575E
CrossesSouth Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.79 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71766, -87.05965
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2019)
Projected traffic184 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575E over South 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 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575E over South Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.