US Bridges

Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 SE of SR 335 · Structure no. 3100077

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCooks Mill RD
CrossesCrandall Branch
Location00.10 SE of SR 335
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28577, -86.06661
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic310 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Mill RD over Crandall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cooks Mill RD over Crandall Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.