US Bridges

CR 575 North over Sandy Branch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.04 E of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 3600180

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575 North over Sandy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 575 North over Sandy Branch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575 North
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.04 E of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 497
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96539, -85.8524
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
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 575 North over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575 North over Sandy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 575 North over Sandy Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 575 North over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575 North over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.