US Bridges

CR 950S over Slate Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.45 E of CR 1250 E · Structure no. 1400118

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950S over Slate Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 950S over Slate Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950S
CrossesSlate Creek
Location00.45 E of CR 1250 E
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51751, -86.925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2013)
Projected traffic252 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 950S over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950S over Slate 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 950S over Slate Creek carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 950S over Slate Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950S over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.