US Bridges

CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 2600233

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 50 E
CrossesBranch of Pond Flat Dit
Location00.80 N of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19358, -87.57763
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit 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 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 E over Branch of Pond Flat Dit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.