CR 550E over Carroll Ditch
FairBoone County, Indiana · 00.05 S of Pumpkin Vine R · Structure no. 0600034
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550E over Carroll Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550E over Carroll Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 550E over Carroll Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CR 550E over Carroll Ditch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 550E over Carroll Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 550E over Carroll Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550E over Carroll Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.