US Bridges

CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 475 E · Structure no. 2600187

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1050 S
CrossesBranch of Pigeon Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 475 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20122, -87.48187
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic140 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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 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 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 S over Branch of Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.