US Bridges

CR 900W over Little Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 8600034

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Little Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 900W over Little Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900W
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.80 N of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37143, -87.49138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900W over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900W over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900W over Little Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Little Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns CR 900W over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.