US Bridges

CR 64 over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 327 · Structure no. 1700014

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 64 over Little Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 64
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 327
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.29364, -85.13984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 64 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64 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 64 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 64 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.