US Bridges

CR 900E over Keans Creek

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.27 N CR 475 N · Structure no. 9100014

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Keans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900E over Keans Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 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 900E
CrossesKeans Creek
Location00.27 N CR 475 N
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82574, -86.69653
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 900E over Keans Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Keans 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Keans Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Keans Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Keans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.