US Bridges

CR 550E over Veales Creek

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.64 S of US 50 · Structure no. 1400194

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E over Veales Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 550E over Veales Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550E
CrossesVeales Creek
Location00.64 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64588, -87.0638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2013)
Projected traffic224 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 550E over Veales Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 550E over Veales Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550E over Veales Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 550E over Veales Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550E over Veales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.