US Bridges

CR 1000S over Hunley Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 01.30 E of CR 100 W · Structure no. 1900158

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
368
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Hunley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000S over Hunley Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesHunley Creek
Location01.30 E of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23391, -86.89683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2012)
Projected traffic429 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 1000S over Hunley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 1000S 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 1000S over Hunley Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Hunley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Hunley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.