US Bridges

CR 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.15 S of CR 625 N · Structure no. 3600010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 310 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 875 West
CrossesSouth Fork Salt Creek
Location0.15 S of CR 625 N
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96299, -86.2034
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875 West 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 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 West over South Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.