US Bridges

CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 250 E · Structure no. 1600085

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 6 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2037. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 820S
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.90 E of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20847, -85.41496
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2017)
Projected traffic890 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

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

What condition is CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 820S over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.