US Bridges

CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.10 S CR 800 S · Structure no. 4800110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesBranch of Fall Creek
Location01.10 S CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97183, -85.82421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 800W over Branch of Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Branch of Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.