US Bridges

CR 800W over Brooks Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles South of CR 200 · Structure no. 3800127

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Brooks Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 800W over Brooks Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800W
CrossesBrooks Creek
Location0.1 Miles South of CR 200
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40738, -85.13099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic170 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800W over Brooks Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Brooks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Brooks Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Brooks Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.