US Bridges

CR 840 South over Dillard Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.70 E of CR 150 W · Structure no. 5900085

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 840 South over Dillard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 840 South over Dillard Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 840 South
CrossesDillard Creek
Location0.70 E of CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43552, -86.47797
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 840 South over Dillard Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 840 South over Dillard 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 840 South over Dillard Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 840 South over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 840 South over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.