US Bridges

CR 1675 W over Big Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 E of CR 1750 W · Structure no. 2600033

Built
1875
150 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1675 W over Big Bayou is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 1675 W over Big Bayou in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1875, so it is 150 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1675 W
CrossesBig Bayou
Location00.80 E of CR 1750 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25829, -87.87922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
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 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1675 W over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1675 W over Big Bayou 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 1675 W over Big Bayou carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 1675 W over Big Bayou?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1675 W over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.