US Bridges

CR 5 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 01.00 S of CR 88(ALAMO) · Structure no. 6200017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5 over Deer Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesDeer Creek
Location01.00 S of CR 88(ALAMO)
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99854, -86.64503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 5 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over 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 5 over Deer Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.