US Bridges

CR 800W over Grassy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.80 S of SR 17 · Structure no. 2500065

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Grassy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800W over Grassy Creek in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location00.80 S of SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93427, -86.39442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Grassy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Grassy Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.