CR 50 S over Lost Creek
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.20 E of CR 650 E · Structure no. 2600111
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 S over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 S over Lost Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 101 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 50 S over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is CR 50 S over Lost 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 50 S over Lost Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 S over Lost Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 S over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.