US Bridges

CR 1050E over Dillon Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Cuzco Rd. · Structure no. 1900145

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050E over Dillon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050E over Dillon Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1050E
CrossesDillon Creek
Location00.30 S of Cuzco Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 291
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47684, -86.70975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2012)
Projected traffic81 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1050E over Dillon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050E over Dillon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050E over Dillon Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050E over Dillon Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050E over Dillon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.