US Bridges

CR 900S over N Branch Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 6100023

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over N Branch Otter Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 900S over N Branch Otter Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesN Branch Otter Creek
Location00.90 W of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63591, -87.12431
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2018)
Projected traffic388 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$882,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over N Branch Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over N Branch Otter 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 900S over N Branch Otter Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over N Branch Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over N Branch Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.