US Bridges

CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI S CR 150 S · Structure no. 3400009

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 750 W
CrossesEast Fork Honey Creek
Location0.3 MI S CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 501
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44822, -86.27239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2032 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 750 W over East Fork Honey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 W over East Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.