US Bridges

CR 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 1900121

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950S
CrossesBranch of Bruner Creek
Location00.60 W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23989, -86.93396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2012)
Projected traffic184 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950S over Branch of Bruner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950S over Branch of Bruner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.