US Bridges

CR 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.37 W of SR 545 · Structure no. 7400128

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500N
CrossesMiddle Fork Crooked CR
Location00.37 W of SR 545
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0994, -86.83556
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$828,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500N 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 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500N over Middle Fork Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.