CR 50N over Little Sand Creek
FairBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 0300020
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50N over Little Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50N over Little Sand Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50N over Little Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 50N over Little Sand 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50N over Little Sand Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50N over Little Sand Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50N over Little Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.