CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadDecatur County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 1600050
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 120E over Muddy Fork of Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.