US Bridges

CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 950 S · Structure no. 1600187

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 580W
CrossesWyaloosing Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19612, -85.58954
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2027 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 580W over Wyaloosing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 580W over Wyaloosing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.