US Bridges

CR 775S over S Fork Patoka River

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.20 E Meridian RD · Structure no. 6300071

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775S over S Fork Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 775S over S Fork Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 775S
CrossesS Fork Patoka River
Location00.20 E Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30798, -87.27498
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks24%
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 775S over S Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775S over S Fork Patoka River 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 775S over S Fork Patoka River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR 775S over S Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775S over S Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.