US Bridges

CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jay County, Indiana · 0.9 Miles West of State L · Structure no. 3800025

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800S
CrossesLindley Jordan Creek
Location0.9 Miles West of State L
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32408, -84.82074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2019)
Projected traffic157 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$642,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Lindley Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.