US Bridges

CR 1000S over Spring Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 450 W · Structure no. 6100044

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000S over Spring Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62293, -87.3149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1000S over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000S over Spring Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.