US Bridges

CR 104 over Poison Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 02.20 W SR 66 · Structure no. 6200012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Poison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 104 over Poison Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesPoison Creek
Location02.20 W SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98409, -86.56229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 104 over Poison Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Poison 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 104 over Poison Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 104 over Poison Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Poison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.