US Bridges

CR 100N over Branch of Graham Creek

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 2300160

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100N over Branch of Graham Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100N over Branch of Graham Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 100N
CrossesBranch of Graham Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1425, -87.33868
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2024)
Projected traffic637 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 Branch of Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 100N over Branch of Graham 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 100N over Branch of Graham Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 100N over Branch of Graham Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100N over Branch of Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.