US Bridges

CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 3400052

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 126 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 775 W
CrossesWest Fork Honey Creek
Location0.1 MI N SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41767, -86.27613
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2024)
Projected traffic317 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775 W over West Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.