US Bridges

CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 475 E · Structure no. 2600186

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 S
CrossesBranch of Pigeon Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 475 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20129, -87.47189
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon 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 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.