US Bridges

CR 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.40 S of US 40 · Structure no. 6700176

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesSallust Branch Creek
Location00.40 S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62219, -86.67
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic710 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek 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 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000E over Sallust Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.