US Bridges

CR 1100S over Hunley Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 02.00 W SR 162 · Structure no. 1900084

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,234
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Hunley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100S over Hunley Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesHunley Creek
Location02.00 W SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21926, -86.90134
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2012)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1100S over Hunley Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Hunley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100S over Hunley Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Hunley Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Hunley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.