US Bridges

CR 900E over Flat Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.26 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 1400330

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,988
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 900E over Flat Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900E
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.26 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.68143, -86.99846
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,988 (2021)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 900E over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Flat 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Flat Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.