US Bridges

CR 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.12 E of CR 50 W · Structure no. 1400208

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575S
CrossesBranch of Aikman Creek
Location00.12 E of CR 50 W
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56991, -87.17345
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2013)
Projected traffic89 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575S over Branch of Aikman 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 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575S over Branch of Aikman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.