US Bridges

CR 750 S over Donohue Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 2600204

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 S over Donohue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 750 S over Donohue Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750 S
CrossesDonohue Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2452, -87.37791
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$434,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 S over Donohue Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 S over Donohue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750 S over Donohue Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 S over Donohue Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 S over Donohue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.