US Bridges

CR 1050W over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.85 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 0600193

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050W over Little Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1050W over Little Sugar Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050W
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.85 N of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06694, -86.66693
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1050W over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050W over Little Sugar Creek 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 1050W over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050W over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 1050W over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.