US Bridges

CR 1000E over Salt Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 N of CR 150 S · Structure no. 1600061

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over Salt Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 1000E over Salt Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.00 N of CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32083, -85.29686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic390 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000E over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000E over Salt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000E over Salt Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over Salt Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000E over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.