US Bridges

CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 7000059

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesBranch of Shawnee Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 1100 N
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76792, -85.30146
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Branch of Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.