US Bridges

CR 800N over Lye Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 575 E · Structure no. 5400011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over Lye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 800N over Lye Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800N
CrossesLye Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 575 E
RouteCounty Highway 298
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.157, -86.80035
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
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 800N over Lye Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800N over Lye 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800N over Lye Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800N over Lye Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over Lye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.