US Bridges

CR 1050E over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.32 S of E 150 N · Structure no. 3000130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050E over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1050E over Six Mile Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1050E
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location00.32 S of E 150 N
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80346, -85.60712
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2022)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1050E over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050E over Six Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050E over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050E over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050E over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.