US Bridges

CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek

Poor

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 9 · Structure no. 7300022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 750 North
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.50 W of SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6329, -85.7714
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 North over Brandywine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 North over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.