US Bridges

CR 1100W over Nettle Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.87 MI S of US 35 · Structure no. 6800142

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100W over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1100W over Nettle Creek in Randolph 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 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1100W
CrossesNettle Creek
Location00.87 MI S of US 35
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0065, -85.18226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2016)
Projected traffic390 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 1100W over Nettle Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1100W over Nettle 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 1100W over Nettle Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100W over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100W over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.