US Bridges

CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.50 E of SR 341 · Structure no. 2300030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesBranch of Sugar Mill CR
Location00.50 E of SR 341
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01107, -87.14745
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2012)
Projected traffic158 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Branch of Sugar Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.