US Bridges

CR 327 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 64 · Structure no. 1700090

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 327 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 327 over Little Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 327
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 355
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.29045, -85.13586
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2024)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 327 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 327 over Little 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 CR 327 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 327 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 327 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.