US Bridges

CR 550N over Haw Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.50 E CR 250 E · Structure no. 0300085

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550N over Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550N over Haw Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 550N
CrossesHaw Creek
Location01.50 E CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 448
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28257, -85.83799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
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 550N over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550N over Haw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550N over Haw Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550N over Haw Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550N over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.