CR 975 West over Sulphur Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, Indiana · 0.30 N of CR 650 N · Structure no. 5900092
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 975 West over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 975 West over Sulphur Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 975 West over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 975 West over Sulphur 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 975 West over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 975 West over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 975 West over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.