US Bridges

CR 550N over Flatrock River

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.10 E US 31 · Structure no. 0300089

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550N over Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550N over Flatrock River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,610 by 2038. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 550N
CrossesFlatrock River
Location02.10 E US 31
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2817, -85.90823
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2022)
Projected traffic9,610 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550N over Flatrock River 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 550N over Flatrock River carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550N over Flatrock River?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550N over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.