US Bridges

CR 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.26 S of CR 875 N · Structure no. 7700264

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575 E
CrossesBranch of Busseron Creek
Location00.26 S of CR 875 N
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20795, -87.30155
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2011)
Projected traffic450 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 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575 E 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 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575 E over Branch of Busseron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.