US Bridges

CR 1100S over Penther Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.30 NW of CR 300 W · Structure no. 1600140

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Penther Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 1100S over Penther Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesPenther Creek
Location00.30 NW of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16642, -85.54116
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1100S over Penther Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Penther 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 1100S over Penther Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Penther Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Penther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.