US Bridges

US 50 over Flat Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 01.68 W US 231 · Structure no. 018350

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,331
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 50 over Flat Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 8,331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,539 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesFlat Creek
Location01.68 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.66427, -86.944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,331 (2004)
Projected traffic11,539 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Flat 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Flat Creek carry?

About 8,331 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 50 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.