US Bridges

CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 00.55 N CR 400 S · Structure no. 6300167

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100E
CrossesBranch Sulphur Spring
Location00.55 N CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37217, -87.07291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100E over Branch Sulphur Spring?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.