US Bridges

CR 150S over Veales Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.06 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 1400161

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150S over Veales Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 150S over Veales Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150S
CrossesVeales Creek
Location00.06 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63329, -87.09989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2013)
Projected traffic232 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 150S over Veales Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150S over Veales 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 150S over Veales Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 150S over Veales Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150S over Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.