US Bridges

CR 1050 W over Barren Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.70 S of SR 165 · Structure no. 2600153

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 W over Barren Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1050 W over Barren Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 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 1050 W
CrossesBarren Creek
Location00.70 S of SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25143, -87.76214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1050 W over Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 W over Barren Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 W over Barren Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 W over Barren Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 W over Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.