US Bridges

CR 75 East over Fly Creek

GoodPosted for load

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 75N · Structure no. 4400055

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,075
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 East over Fly Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 75 East over Fly Creek in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 75 East
CrossesFly Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 75N
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65761, -85.41195
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,075 (2023)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 75 East over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 East over Fly 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 East over Fly Creek carry?

About 3,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 East over Fly Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 East over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.