US Bridges

CR 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.30 N of JCT US 136 · Structure no. 2300040

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 900E
CrossesE Fork of Coal Creek
Location00.30 N of JCT US 136
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09016, -87.09192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over E Fork of Coal 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over E Fork of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.