CR 850 North over Bell Creek
FairPosted for loadHenry County, Indiana · 00.25 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 3300006
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850 North over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 850 North over Bell Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 850 North over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 850 North over Bell 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 850 North over Bell Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 850 North over Bell Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850 North over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.