US Bridges

CR 800S over Prairie Run

Poor

Grant County, Indiana · 00.85 MI W of CR 900W · Structure no. 2700076

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Prairie Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 800S over Prairie Run in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesPrairie Run
Location00.85 MI W of CR 900W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43592, -85.85968
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 800S over Prairie Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Prairie Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800S over Prairie Run carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Prairie Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Prairie Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.