US Bridges

CR 800 E over Rush Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.10 N of State RD 124 · Structure no. 8500225

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 E over Rush Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 800 E over Rush Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 E
CrossesRush Creek
Location01.10 N of State RD 124
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75752, -85.64025
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 800 E over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 E over Rush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800 E over Rush Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 E over Rush Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 E over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.