US Bridges

CR 50 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2000125

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
985
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50 over Turkey Creek in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.10 W of SR 15
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47128, -85.8415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2019)
Projected traffic1,697 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 50 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.