US Bridges

CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 13 · Structure no. 4800050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1100N
CrossesBig Duck Creek
Location00.50 W SR 13
RouteCity Street 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26255, -85.85149
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic714 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$860,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100N over Big Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100N over Big Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.