US Bridges

CR 1050 South over Loblolly Creek

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.80 Miles E of US 27 · Structure no. 0100151

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 South over Loblolly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050 South over Loblolly Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, 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.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1050 South
CrossesLoblolly Creek
Location0.80 Miles E of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1050
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59231, -84.9454
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1050 South over Loblolly Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 1050 South over Loblolly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 South over Loblolly Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 South over Loblolly Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 South over Loblolly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.