US Bridges

CR 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 125 E · Structure no. 8300017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150S
CrossesBranch of Norton Creek
Location00.40 E of CR 125 E
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71899, -87.43068
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2017)
Projected traffic169 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1150S over Branch of Norton 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 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150S over Branch of Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.