CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7700010
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 975 S over Branch of Maria Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.