US Bridges

CR 100 E over Bear Grass Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Hoover Road · Structure no. 8500746

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 E over Bear Grass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 E over Bear Grass Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100 E
CrossesBear Grass Creek
Location00.40 N of Hoover Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93356, -85.77874
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2014)
Projected traffic330 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 E over Bear Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 E over Bear Grass 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 100 E over Bear Grass Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 E over Bear Grass Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 E over Bear Grass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.