US Bridges

CR 8 over Neglie Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 70(STARLITE · Structure no. 6200104

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 over Neglie Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 8 over Neglie Creek in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8
CrossesNeglie Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 70(STARLITE
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9586, -86.70383
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 8 over Neglie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 over Neglie 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 8 over Neglie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 over Neglie Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 over Neglie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.