US Bridges

CR 900 North over Carroll Young Drain

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 1.15 MI E of US 24 · Structure no. 3500141

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,590
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 North over Carroll Young Drain is a concrete culvert carrying CR 900 North over Carroll Young Drain in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,590 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,710 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900 North
CrossesCarroll Young Drain
Location1.15 MI E of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96044, -85.34919
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,590 (2021)
Projected traffic15,710 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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 900 North over Carroll Young Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 North over Carroll Young Drain 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 North over Carroll Young Drain carry?

About 9,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 North over Carroll Young Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 North over Carroll Young Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.