US Bridges

CR 800 West over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 01.10 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 3300029

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 West over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 800 West over Fall Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800 West
CrossesFall Creek
Location01.10 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04976, -85.53718
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
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 800 West over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 West over Fall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800 West over Fall Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 West over Fall Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 West over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.