US Bridges

CR 175E over Beaver Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 300 N. · Structure no. 1900191

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175E over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 175E over Beaver Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 175E
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 300 N.
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.42336, -86.87096
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2012)
Projected traffic146 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 175E over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175E over Beaver 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 175E over Beaver Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 175E over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175E over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.