US Bridges

CR 1100 North over Big Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 9000102

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 North over Big Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1100 North over Big Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1100 North
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.90322, -85.30467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2022)
Projected traffic737 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 1100 North over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 North over Big 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 1100 North over Big Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 North over Big Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 North over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.