US Bridges

CR 800N over Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 450 W · Structure no. 6100155

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800N over Rush Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 800N over Rush Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800N
CrossesRush Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88344, -87.32624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800N over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800N 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 800N over Rush Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800N over Rush Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800N over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.