US Bridges

CR 100S over Sparrow Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.00 MI W of CR 500 W · Structure no. 6800108

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Sparrow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100S over Sparrow Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100S
CrossesSparrow Creek
Location01.00 MI W of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14949, -85.09116
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100S over Sparrow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100S over Sparrow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100S over Sparrow Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Sparrow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Sparrow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.