US Bridges

CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.14 Miles S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 3700053

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1000 West
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location0.14 Miles S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92429, -87.23806
Functional classRural Major 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 West over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.