US Bridges

CR 850W over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 300 N · Structure no. 1800052

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850W over Killbuck Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 850W over Killbuck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850W
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23477, -85.54775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 850W over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850W over Killbuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850W over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 850W over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850W over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.