US Bridges

CR 5 over Marsh Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.61 S of CR 975 S · Structure no. 7700042

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 5 over Marsh Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location00.61 S of CR 975 S
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93552, -87.38298
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over Marsh 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 5 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.