CR 48 over Little Cedar Creek
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 7 · Structure no. 1700015
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 48 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 48 over Little Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 48 over Little Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CR 48 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 48 over Little Cedar Creek carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 48 over Little Cedar Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 48 over Little Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.