US Bridges

CR 100W over Branch of Black Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 5400062

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Branch of Black Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 100W over Branch of Black Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09686, -86.92101
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100W over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over Branch of Black 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 100W over Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.