CR 100 S over French Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, Indiana · 0.10 W of IN-145 · Structure no. 5900035
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 100 S over French Lick Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 100 S over French Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 121 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2034. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 100 S over French Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is CR 100 S over French Lick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 100 S over French Lick Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 100 S over French Lick Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 100 S over French Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.