US Bridges

CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.15 W of CR 525 W · Structure no. 5900023

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2034. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 10 South
CrossesUpper Sulphur Creek
Location0.15 W of CR 525 W
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55386, -86.56716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2014)
Projected traffic199 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 South over Upper Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.