US Bridges

CR 900 North over Flat Branch Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.50 E of CR 700 E · Structure no. 4100089

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 North over Flat Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900 North over Flat Branch Creek in Johnson 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900 North
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
Location0.50 E of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 194
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60903, -85.9603
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2012)
Projected traffic238 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 900 North over Flat Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 900 North over Flat Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900 North over Flat Branch Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 North over Flat Branch Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 North over Flat Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.