US Bridges

CR 1050E over Cox Ditch

FairPosted for load

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 3200162

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050E over Cox Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 1050E over Cox Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050E
CrossesCox Ditch
Location00.20 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77558, -86.33647
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2018)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050E over Cox Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050E over Cox 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050E over Cox Ditch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050E over Cox Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050E over Cox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.