US Bridges

CR 150N over Prairie Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.46 W of CR 300 W · Structure no. 1400172

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 150N over Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150N
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.46 W of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67788, -87.23032
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.
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 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2023)
Projected traffic780 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 150N over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150N over 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 150N over Prairie Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.