US Bridges

CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 N of SR 64 · Structure no. 2600264

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 E
CrossesEast Fork of Keg Creek
Location00.20 N of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32977, -87.37125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 E over East Fork of Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.