US Bridges

CR 950 North over Fall Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 500 W · Structure no. 3300008

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 North over Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 950 North over Fall Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 950 North
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.25 W of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06967, -85.4829
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 950 North over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950 North over Fall 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 950 North over Fall Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 950 North over Fall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 North over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.