US Bridges

CR 850S over Goose Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 925 W · Structure no. 3300150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850S over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying CR 850S over Goose Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850S
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 925 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80841, -85.56329
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850S over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850S over Goose 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850S over Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 850S over Goose Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850S over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.