US Bridges

CR 900N over Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 425 W · Structure no. 6100154

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Rush Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 900N over Rush Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 121 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesRush Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 425 W
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89876, -87.31471
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 900N over Rush 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 900N over Rush Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Rush Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.