US Bridges

CR 850S over Green Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.70 E of Ferdinand RD N · Structure no. 1900213

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850S over Green Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 850S over Green Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850S
CrossesGreen Creek
Location00.70 E of Ferdinand RD N
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.255, -86.90167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2012)
Projected traffic124 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 850S over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850S over Green 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 850S over Green Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 850S over Green Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850S over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.