US Bridges

CR 100S over Rock Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 9000062

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100S over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 100S over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100S
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.20 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72689, -85.29542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
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 100S over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100S over Rock 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 100S over Rock Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100S over Rock Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100S over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.