US Bridges

CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 01.20 E of SR 145 · Structure no. 6200066

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
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 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesLutgring Branch Kraus Ck
Location01.20 E of SR 145
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05181, -86.6902
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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Lutgring Branch Kraus Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.