US Bridges

CR 68 over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 327 · Structure no. 1700006

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 68 over Little Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 53 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 5 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 68
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 327
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27945, -85.12821
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2024)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 68 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 68 over Little Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 68 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 68 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.