US Bridges

CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N CR 500 N · Structure no. 3400002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek in Howard 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1150 W
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location0.4 MI N CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55313, -86.34674
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic499 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1150 W over Little Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150 W over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.