US Bridges

CR 800S over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Kingman Road · Structure no. 2300007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800S over Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 800S
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.10 W of Kingman Road
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01147, -87.27713
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2024)
Projected traffic637 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$516,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800S over Mill Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Mill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.