US Bridges

CR 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Lutheran Ch. R · Structure no. 2300156

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesBranch Stillwater Creek
Location00.10 N of Lutheran Ch. R
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98544, -87.1095
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2012)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Branch 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 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Branch Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.