US Bridges

CR 27 over Cedar Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.50 N of US 6 · Structure no. 1700068

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 27 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.50 N of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44784, -85.06304
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 CR 27 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over 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 27 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.