US Bridges

CR 1000S over Coal Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Coffing Brothe · Structure no. 2300005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000S over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesCoal Creek
Location01.00 E of Coffing Brothe
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98074, -87.38671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S over Coal 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1000S over Coal Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Coal Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.