US Bridges

CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 50 N · Structure no. 2600091

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3 in Gibson 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 E
CrossesMckeddy Lateral #3
Location00.20 N of CR 50 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36771, -87.46426
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3 built?

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

What condition is CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 E over Mckeddy Lateral #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.