US Bridges

CR 1600N over Branch of First Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 01.01 E of CR 900 E · Structure no. 1400319

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1600N over Branch of First Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1600N over Branch of First Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1600N
CrossesBranch of First Creek
Location01.01 E of CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88257, -86.98252
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 1600N over Branch of First Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 1600N over Branch of First 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 1600N over Branch of First Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1600N over Branch of First Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1600N over Branch of First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.