US Bridges

CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.18 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 0300171

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 550S
CrossesBr of E Fork White CR
Location00.18 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 274
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11907, -85.9892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 550S over Br of E Fork White CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over Br of E Fork White CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.