US Bridges

CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles S of CR 1600 S · Structure no. 3700036

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 680 West
CrossesBranch of Carpenter Cree
Location0.10 Miles S of CR 1600 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77872, -87.17285
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 680 West over Branch of Carpenter Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.