US Bridges

CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 4100047

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR in Johnson 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 575 West
CrossesSouth Prong Stotts CR
Location0.20 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43329, -86.21292
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR built?

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

What condition is CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575 West over South Prong Stotts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.