US Bridges

CR 850S over Branch of White Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.82 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 0300332

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850S over Branch of White Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 850S over Branch of White Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 850S
CrossesBranch of White Creek
Location00.82 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07496, -85.96931
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 850S over Branch of White Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850S over Branch of White 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850S over Branch of White Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850S over Branch of White Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850S over Branch of White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.