CR 5 over Deer Creek
GoodPosted for loadPerry County, Indiana · 01.60 N CR 88 (alamo) · Structure no. 6200051
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 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 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 5 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is CR 5 over Deer 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 5 over Deer Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 5 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 5 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.