CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek
GoodPerry County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 10(GERALD) · Structure no. 6200006
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 81 over Middle Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.