US Bridges

CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 1600211

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 180E
CrossesLost Fork Sand Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29834, -85.44744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic220 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 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180E over Lost Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.