US Bridges

CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 550 W · Structure no. 2600284

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1000 S
CrossesBranch of Newman Lateral
Location00.90 E of CR 550 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20859, -87.65395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 S over Branch of Newman Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.