US Bridges

CR 800S over Norton Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 8300026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Norton Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 800S over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesNorton Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76802, -87.44609
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Norton Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over 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 800S over Norton Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Norton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 800S over Norton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.