US Bridges

CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 5400143

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95584, -86.71444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000E over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.