CR 50E over Branch of Coal Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 2300055
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50E over Branch of Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50E over Branch of Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 50E over Branch of Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 50E over Branch of Coal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50E over Branch of Coal Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 50E over Branch of Coal Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50E over Branch of Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.