US Bridges

CR 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.47 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 1400316

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 1150E
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek E
Location00.47 N of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57202, -86.95219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2013)
Projected traffic37 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E 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 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150E over Branch of Sugar Creek E?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.