CR 850 E over Big Creek
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 950 S · Structure no. 2600220
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850 E over Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 850 E over Big Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 850 E over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 850 E over Big 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 850 E over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 850 E over Big Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850 E over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.