US Bridges

CR 100 S over Curtis Creek

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI E CR 525 E · Structure no. 5600011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 S over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 S over Curtis Creek in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100 S
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location0.1 MI E CR 525 E
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98402, -87.28922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$937,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 S over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 S over Curtis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 S over Curtis Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 S over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 S over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.