US Bridges

CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 9000105

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 West
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location00.80 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89991, -85.24223
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 West over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.