US Bridges

CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.84 E of CR 1100 E · Structure no. 1400318

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800 N
CrossesBranch N Fork Prairie CR
Location00.84 E of CR 1100 E
RouteCounty Highway 324
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77425, -86.94746
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic17 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 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR 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 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 N over Branch N Fork Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.