US Bridges

CR 1000S over Penther Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.70 E of SW 60 · Structure no. 1600149

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Penther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000S over Penther Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesPenther Creek
Location00.70 E of SW 60
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1903, -85.51249
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2017)
Projected traffic720 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$794,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000S over Penther Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S 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 1000S over Penther Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Penther Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Penther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.