US Bridges

CR 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.53 W CR 400 E · Structure no. 6300091

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesTrib S Fk Patoka River
Location00.53 W CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28975, -87.1909
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks34%
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 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Trib S Fk 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 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Trib S Fk Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.