US Bridges

CR 260N over Little Mississinewa

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.12 MI W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 6800165

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
612
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 260N over Little Mississinewa is a concrete slab carrying CR 260N over Little Mississinewa in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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.

It carries about 612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 260N
CrossesLittle Mississinewa
Location00.12 MI W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20234, -84.82729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 260N over Little Mississinewa built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 260N over Little Mississinewa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 260N over Little Mississinewa carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 260N over Little Mississinewa?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 260N over Little Mississinewa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.