US Bridges

CR 800E over Keans Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Indiana · 00.05 N CR 500 N · Structure no. 9100044

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Keans Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 800E over Keans Creek in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesKeans Creek
Location00.05 N CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82602, -86.71595
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic165 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800E over Keans Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E 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 800E over Keans Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Keans Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Keans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.