US Bridges

CR 950E over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.45 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 1400096

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950E over Flat Creek is a steel other carrying CR 950E over Flat Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950E
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.45 N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67736, -86.98909
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2019)
Projected traffic192 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 950E over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 950E over Flat Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 950E over Flat Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950E over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.