US Bridges

CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 5400133

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750E
CrossesBranch of Raccoon Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93465, -86.76063
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$625,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns CR 750E over Branch of Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.