US Bridges

CR 900S over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 550 E · Structure no. 5400273

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900S over Little Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.90 E of CR 550 E
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90851, -86.78281
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 900S over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Little 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 900S over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.