US Bridges

CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 2300050

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270E
CrossesE Fork of Coal Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08998, -87.21114
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270E 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270E over E Fork of Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.