US Bridges

CR 50 S over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 1050 E · Structure no. 2600118

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 S over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 S over Buck Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50 S
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 1050 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34845, -87.36029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic275 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50 S over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 S over Buck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 S over Buck Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 S over Buck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 S over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.