US Bridges

CR 1000 N over Bower Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 700 E · Structure no. 5400007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 N over Bower Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying CR 1000 N over Bower Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 N
CrossesBower Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18688, -86.77431
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000 N over Bower Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 N over Bower 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 N over Bower Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 N over Bower Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 N over Bower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.