US Bridges

CR 850E over Little Deer Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 250 S · Structure no. 0900101

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850E over Little Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 850E over Little Deer Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 850E
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location00.25 S of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72433, -86.21548
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic490 by 2043
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 850E over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850E over Little Deer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850E over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850E over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850E over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.