US Bridges

CR 800W over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.08 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 7900063

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800W over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800W over Little Pine Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800W
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location00.08 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 269
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47466, -87.05491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 800W over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800W over Little Pine 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 800W over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 800W over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800W over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.