US Bridges

CR 100W over Veales Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.07 N of CR 100 W · Structure no. 1400156

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Veales Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 100W over Veales Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 591 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100W
CrossesVeales Creek
Location00.07 N of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60558, -87.18316
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2023)
Projected traffic774 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 100W over Veales Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over Veales 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 100W over Veales Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Veales Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.