US Bridges

CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 1800 S · Structure no. 8300005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2037. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 00E
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location00.60 N of CR 1800 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63013, -87.46331
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2017)
Projected traffic745 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 00E over Brouilletts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 00E over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.