US Bridges

CR 900S over Branch of Short Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.80 W of US 231 · Structure no. 1900122

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Branch of Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900S over Branch of Short Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBranch of Short Creek
Location00.80 W of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24718, -86.97999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2012)
Projected traffic141 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 900S over Branch of Short Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 900S over Branch of Short 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Branch of Short Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Branch of Short Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Branch of Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.