US Bridges

CR 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek

Poor

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 1600070

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 180E
CrossesCobbs Fork Sand Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26412, -85.44203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$843,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 180E over Cobbs Fork 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 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180E over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.