US Bridges

CR 800 E over Kramer Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 550 S · Structure no. 2600217

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 E over Kramer Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 800 E over Kramer Branch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 E
CrossesKramer Branch
Location00.10 N of CR 550 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27546, -87.41904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800 E over Kramer Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 E over Kramer Branch 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 800 E over Kramer Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 E over Kramer Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 E over Kramer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.