US Bridges

CR 1500 N over Crooked Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.37 E of CR 800 E · Structure no. 7400127

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 N over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1500 N over Crooked Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500 N
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.37 E of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10411, -86.89835
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1500 N over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500 N over Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1500 N over Crooked Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 N over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 N over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.