US Bridges

CR 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.32 N CR 700 N · Structure no. 1400325

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,995
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,422 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesN Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.32 N CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76281, -86.99794
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2023)
Projected traffic3,422 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over N Fork Prairie 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 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over N Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.