US Bridges

CR 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 56 · Structure no. 1900156

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 5 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1100E
CrossesBranch of Davis Creek
Location00.40 N of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 295
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51923, -86.70087
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2012)
Projected traffic246 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 1100E over Branch of Davis 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 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100E over Branch of Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.