US Bridges

CR 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 1600088

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 480E
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.30 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25908, -85.38811
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 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 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 480E 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 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 480E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.