US Bridges

CR 1800 W over Big Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 850 S · Structure no. 2600138

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1800 W over Big Bayou is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 1800 W over Big Bayou in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 130 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 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1800 W
CrossesBig Bayou
Location00.80 N of CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24013, -87.90498
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.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
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 1800 W over Big Bayou built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 1800 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 1800 W over Big Bayou carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is CR 1800 W over Big Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1800 W over Big Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.