US Bridges

CR 800W over Bear Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.00 N of CR 850 S · Structure no. 1600186

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 800W over Bear Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800W
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.00 N of CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21259, -85.63186
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Bear 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 800W over Bear Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.