US Bridges

CR 1000S over Lauramie Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.16 W of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 7900134

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000S over Lauramie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000S over Lauramie Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1000S
CrossesLauramie Creek
Location00.16 W of CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27272, -86.71747
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic289 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 1000S over Lauramie Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 1000S over Lauramie 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1000S over Lauramie Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000S over Lauramie Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000S over Lauramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.