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CR 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 1600195

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850E
CrossesTributary to Tub Creek
Location00.60 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30152, -85.32558
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2017)
Projected traffic570 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850E over Tributary to Tub 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850E over Tributary to Tub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.