US Bridges

CR 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7700014

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 100 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900 S
CrossesBranch of Maria Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94672, -87.30811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 900 S over Branch of Maria 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 S over Branch of Maria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.