US Bridges

CR 100 North over Rock Creek

Poor

Wells County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 9000080

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 North over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 100 North over Rock Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 North
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75873, -85.30953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 North over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 100 North over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 North over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 100 North over Rock Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 North over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.