US Bridges

CR 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.07 E of CR 1190 W · Structure no. 3600003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1000 North
CrossesSouth Fork Salt Creek
Location0.07 E of CR 1190 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02199, -86.26059
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2013)
Projected traffic275 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 North over South Fork 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 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 North over South Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.