US Bridges

CR 750E over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 S of School House R · Structure no. 2300037

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750E over Stillwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 750E over Stillwater Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750E
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location00.10 S of School House R
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99546, -87.11919
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2012)
Projected traffic161 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 750E over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 750E over Stillwater Creek 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 750E over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 750E over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750E over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.