US Bridges

CR 675E over Brush Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.74 S of CR 650 N · Structure no. 4000046

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 675E over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 675E over Brush Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 675E
CrossesBrush Creek
Location00.74 S of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 171
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07014, -85.48655
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 675E over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 675E over Brush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 675E over Brush Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 675E over Brush Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 675E over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.