US Bridges

CR 15 over Theis Creek

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 03.30 N CR 82/ALOE · Structure no. 6200021

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Theis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 15 over Theis Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesTheis Creek
Location03.30 N CR 82/ALOE
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06963, -86.73088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 15 over Theis Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Theis 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 15 over Theis Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Theis Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Theis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.