US Bridges

CR 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 600 W · Structure no. 1600189

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150S
CrossesWyaloosing Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16841, -85.59041
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (2029 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1150S 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 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150S over Wyaloosing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.