US Bridges

CR 100N over Tower Drain

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.12 E of CR 900 W · Structure no. 7400235

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100N over Tower Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 100N over Tower Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 100N
CrossesTower Drain
Location00.12 E of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 306
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.90261, -87.22213
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 100N over Tower Drain built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100N over Tower Drain 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 100N over Tower Drain carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 100N over Tower Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100N over Tower Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.