US Bridges

CR 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.15 S of CR 750 S · Structure no. 1400195

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesWest Fork of Sugar Creek
Location00.15 S of CR 750 S
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.54472, -86.98022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2013)
Projected traffic104 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000E over West Fork of Sugar 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 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000E over West Fork of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.