US Bridges

CR 900E over Pike Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Indiana · 00.26 S CR 250 N · Structure no. 9100042

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Pike Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 900E over Pike Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesPike Creek
Location00.26 S CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.7849, -86.6968
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$893,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900E over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900E over Pike 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 Pike Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Pike Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.