US Bridges

CR 850N over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 500 W · Structure no. 3300146

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850N over Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 850N over Fall Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850N
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.20 W of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05513, -85.48404
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850N over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 850N 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 850N over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 850N over Fall Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850N over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.