US Bridges

CR 17 over Little Deer Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.70 N of CR 7 (summers) · Structure no. 6200014

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Little Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 17 over Little Deer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location00.70 N of CR 7 (summers)
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99142, -86.68083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 17 over Little Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.