US Bridges

CR 900S over Sugar Mill Creek

Poor

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 675 E · Structure no. 2300032

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Sugar Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 900S over Sugar Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 675 E
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99614, -87.12797
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Sugar 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 900S over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.