US Bridges

CR 900E over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 600 S · Structure no. 5400142

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900E over Big Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 900E
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95034, -86.73339
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 900E over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E 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 900E over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.