US Bridges

CR 1100 N over Busseron Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.04 E of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7700248

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 N over Busseron Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1100 N over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 N
CrossesBusseron Creek
Location00.04 E of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24433, -87.3144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic160 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1100 N over Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 N over Busseron 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100 N over Busseron Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 N over Busseron Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 N over Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.