CR 1050 E over Smith Fork
PoorGibson County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 900 S · Structure no. 2600205
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1050 E over Smith Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 E over Smith Fork in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1050 E over Smith Fork built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1050 E over Smith Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1050 E over Smith Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1050 E over Smith Fork?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1050 E over Smith Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.