US Bridges

CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 00.40 E of SR 145 · Structure no. 6200065

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesLutgring Branch Kraus Ck
Location00.40 E of SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04682, -86.70193
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck 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 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.