US Bridges

CR 1000 South over Scuffle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wells County, Indiana · 00.80 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 9000134

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 South over Scuffle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000 South over Scuffle Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1000 South
CrossesScuffle Creek
Location00.80 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59616, -85.27281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Scuffle Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 South over Scuffle 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 Scuffle Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 South over Scuffle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 South over Scuffle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.