US Bridges

CR 1100S over Croys Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 01.30 E Vinzant RD · Structure no. 6100001

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Croys Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100S over Croys Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesCroys Creek
Location01.30 E Vinzant RD
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60506, -87.04526
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100S over Croys Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Croys 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100S over Croys Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Croys Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Croys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.