CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch
GoodGibson County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Moores Brdg RD · Structure no. 2600045
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 E over Houchins Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.