US Bridges

CR 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SW 60 · Structure no. 1600146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2037. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 750S
CrossesCobbs Fork Sand Creek
Location00.20 W of SW 60
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23037, -85.52048
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2017)
Projected traffic680 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand 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 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750S over Cobbs Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.