US Bridges

CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.07 E of CR 740 E · Structure no. 4000124

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 48 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 740E
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location00.07 E of CR 740 E
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11756, -85.47375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 740E over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.