US Bridges

CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 900 S · Structure no. 2600194

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 103 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 E
CrossesStunkel Ditch
Location00.40 S of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21704, -87.46661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks14%
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$858,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch 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 550 E over Stunkel Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 E over Stunkel Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.