US Bridges

CR 775E over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 700 S · Structure no. 5400140

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775E over Big Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 775E over Big Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 775E
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94095, -86.7572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 775E over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775E over Big Raccoon 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 775E over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 775E over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775E over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.