US Bridges

CR 900 E over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 950 S · Structure no. 2600210

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 E over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 E over Big Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900 E
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.50 S of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20782, -87.40103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$825,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900 E over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 900 E over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900 E over Big Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 E over Big Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 E over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.