US Bridges

CR 680N over Bull Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.20 SW of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 1600188

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 680N over Bull Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 680N over Bull Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 135 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 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 680N
CrossesBull Creek
Location00.20 SW of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43679, -85.29946
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 680N over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 680N over Bull 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 680N over Bull Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 680N over Bull Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 680N over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.