US Bridges

CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 E of 700 E · Structure no. 1100140

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50N
CrossesBranch of Jordan Creek
Location00.10 E of 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39233, -86.97752
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50N over Branch of Jordan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50N over Branch of Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.