US Bridges

CR 900 South over Richland Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 1.0 MI W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 3500003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 South over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 900 South over Richland Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900 South
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.0 MI W of CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69706, -85.5743
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2021)
Projected traffic236 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 900 South over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 South over Richland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900 South over Richland Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 South over Richland Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 South over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.