US Bridges

CR 850 West over Withe Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 1200156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 West over Withe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 850 West over Withe Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 West
CrossesWithe Creek
Location0.10 S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1862, -86.66667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2021)
Projected traffic1,325 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 West over Withe Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 West over Withe 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850 West over Withe Creek carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 West over Withe Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 West over Withe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.