US Bridges

CR 175N over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.18 W CR 825 E · Structure no. 6300112

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175N over Flat Creek is a steel other carrying CR 175N over Flat Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 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 175N
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.18 W CR 825 E
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44794, -87.12746
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic34 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 175N over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175N 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 175N over Flat Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 175N over Flat Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175N over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.