US Bridges

CR 850 E over Sugar Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 480 S · Structure no. 1200104

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 E over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 850 E over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 480 S
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21525, -86.34717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 850 E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 E over Sugar 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 850 E over Sugar Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.