US Bridges

CR 50S over Crooked Creek

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.14 S of US 24 · Structure no. 0900165

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50S over Crooked Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 50S over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50S
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.14 S of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.7609, -86.46188
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50S over Crooked 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 50S over Crooked Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50S over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50S over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.