US Bridges

CR 850W over Deer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 575 N · Structure no. 3300192

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850W over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 850W over Deer Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 850W
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 575 N
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02109, -85.54621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 850W over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850W over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850W over Deer Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850W over Deer Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850W over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.