US Bridges

CR 50E over Bachelor Run

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.11 N of CR 50 N · Structure no. 0800032

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
782
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50E over Bachelor Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50E over Bachelor Run in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50E
CrossesBachelor Run
Location00.11 N of CR 50 N
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55601, -86.51522
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2011)
Projected traffic954 by 2031
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 50E over Bachelor Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50E 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 50E over Bachelor Run carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50E over Bachelor Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50E over Bachelor Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.