US Bridges

CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR400 S · Structure no. 7700096

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 W
CrossesBranch of Busseron Creek
Location00.10 N of CR400 S
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02708, -87.42915
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2011)
Projected traffic220 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron 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 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 W over Branch of Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.