US Bridges

CR 850N over Rock Creek

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.64 E of CR 350 W · Structure no. 0800069

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850N over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 850N over Rock Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 850N
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.64 E of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 850
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67189, -86.57912
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2011)
Projected traffic301 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 850N over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850N over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850N over Rock Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850N over Rock Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850N over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.