US Bridges

CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.79 E of CR 1150 E · Structure no. 1400050

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesNorth Fork Prairie Creek
Location00.79 E of CR 1150 E
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81271, -86.93694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2013)
Projected traffic104 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over North Fork Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.