US Bridges

CR 800E over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.65 S SR 56 · Structure no. 6300049

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Flat Creek is a steel other carrying CR 800E over Flat Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.65 S SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.42736, -87.1278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800E over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Flat 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 800E over Flat Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 800E over Flat Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.