US Bridges

CR 950E over Symonds Creek

Poor

Henry County, Indiana · 00.05 N of CR 350 S · Structure no. 3300097

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950E over Symonds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 950E over Symonds Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2037. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 950E
CrossesSymonds Creek
Location00.05 N of CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88156, -85.20556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 950E over Symonds Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 950E over Symonds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 950E over Symonds Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 950E over Symonds Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950E over Symonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.