US Bridges

CR 775 West over Little Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.17 N of CR 940 N · Structure no. 3600001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775 West over Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 775 West over Little Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 775 West
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location0.17 N of CR 940 N
RouteCounty Highway 368
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01504, -86.18649
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2033
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 775 West over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775 West over Little Salt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 775 West over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 775 West over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775 West over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.