US Bridges

CR 100N over Graham Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 2300090

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100N over Graham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100N over Graham Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 827 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100N
CrossesGraham Creek
Location00.80 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14241, -87.35312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2024)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 100N over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 100N over Graham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100N over Graham Creek carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 100N over Graham Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100N over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.