US Bridges

CR 1000S over Branch of Spring Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 450 W · Structure no. 6100204

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Branch of Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1000S over Branch of Spring Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 1000S
CrossesBranch of Spring Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62299, -87.33356
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.
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 Branch of Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000S over Branch of Spring 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 1000S over Branch of Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1000S over Branch of Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Branch of Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.