US Bridges

CR 50S over Bachelor Run

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.02 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 0800031

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50S over Bachelor Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50S over Bachelor Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50S
CrossesBachelor Run
Location00.02 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.53966, -86.48738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2011)
Projected traffic241 by 2031
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 50S over Bachelor Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50S over Bachelor Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50S over Bachelor Run carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50S over Bachelor Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50S over Bachelor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.