CR 550 South over Bell Creek
PoorDelaware County, Indiana · 00.15 E of SR 67 · Structure no. 1800214
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 South over Bell Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 550 South over Bell Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 South over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 South over Bell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550 South over Bell Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 South over Bell Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 South over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.