US Bridges

CR 190E over Otter Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.06 S of CR 25 N · Structure no. 4000061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 190E over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 190E over Otter Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 190E
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.06 S of CR 25 N
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98893, -85.57588
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 190E over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 190E over Otter 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 190E over Otter Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 190E over Otter Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 190E over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.