CR 50 N over Lost Creek
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 650 E · Structure no. 2600113
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 N over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 N over Lost Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 N over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is CR 50 N 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 N over Lost Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 N over Lost Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 N over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.