US Bridges

CR 800W over Crooked Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles S of SR 120 · Structure no. 7600031

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800W over Crooked Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.30 Miles S of SR 120
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73444, -85.14204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2021)
Projected traffic221 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 800W over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800W over Crooked Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.