US Bridges

S County Line RD over Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.70 E of CR 327 · Structure no. 1700003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S County Line RD over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS County Line RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.70 E of CR 327
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26522, -85.1249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S County Line RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S County Line RD over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S County Line RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S County Line RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.