CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 350 S · Structure no. 2600372
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 E over Trib Muddy Fork Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.