US Bridges

CR 800S over Little Wea Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 7900148

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,359
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Little Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 800S over Little Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesLittle Wea Creek
Location00.01 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30132, -86.92355
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2021)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Little Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S 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 800S over Little Wea Creek carry?

About 2,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Little Wea Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Little Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.