US Bridges

CR 750W over Cabin Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.70 MI S of CR 100 S · Structure no. 6800217

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750W over Cabin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 750W over Cabin Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 750W
CrossesCabin Creek
Location00.70 MI S of CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13958, -85.11986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic138 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750W over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 750W over Cabin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750W over Cabin Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 750W over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750W over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.