US Bridges

CR 800N over Big Shawnee Creek

FairPosted for load

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 41 · Structure no. 2300109

Built
1860
165 years old, rebuilt 1925
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over Big Shawnee Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 800N over Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 165 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800N
CrossesBig Shawnee Creek
Location00.10 W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 391
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24371, -87.24602
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800N over Big Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.

What condition is CR 800N over Big Shawnee 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 800N over Big Shawnee Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 800N over Big Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over Big Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.