US Bridges

CR 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.06 W of CR 850 W · Structure no. 0800071

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location00.06 W of CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70042, -86.68861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2011)
Projected traffic28 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050N over Rattlesnake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.