US Bridges

CR 36 over Little Oil Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 133 · Structure no. 6200028

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Little Oil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 36 over Little Oil Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 36
CrossesLittle Oil Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 133
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09461, -86.48255
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 36 over Little Oil Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 over Little Oil 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 36 over Little Oil Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Little Oil Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over Little Oil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.