US Bridges

CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 0.38 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 7900230

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,411
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,411 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesBranch of Wea Creek
Location0.38 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30151, -86.82956
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,411 (2022)
Projected traffic5,273 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Branch of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek carry?

About 3,411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns CR 800S over Branch of Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.