US Bridges

CR 950S over Little Wea Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.72 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 7900018

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950S over Little Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 950S over Little Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950S
CrossesLittle Wea Creek
Location00.72 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28067, -86.96648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 950S over Little Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950S over Little Wea 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 950S over Little Wea Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 950S over Little Wea Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950S over Little Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.