US Bridges

CR 800E over Branch of Salt Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Base RD · Structure no. 1600064

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Branch of Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800E over Branch of Salt Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location00.10 S of Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.32549, -85.33482
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 800E over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Branch of Salt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.