US Bridges

CR 1000 South over Prairie Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 700 W · Structure no. 9000030

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 South over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 South over Prairie Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1000 South
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59607, -85.36172
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic282 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1000 South over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 South over Prairie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000 South over Prairie Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 South over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 South over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.