US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR
GoodDaviess County, Indiana · 06.13 W US 231 · Structure no. 018338
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,797
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR is a concrete slab carrying US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,797 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,734 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR carry?
About 8,797 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Branch S Fork Prairie CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.