US Bridges

CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.16 N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 7400120

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 905N
CrossesMiddle Fork Crooked CR
Location00.16 N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01691, -86.86436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR built?

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

What condition is CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR 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 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 905N over Middle Fork Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.