CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W CR 50 E · Structure no. 3400061
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is CR 550 N over South Fork Deer 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 N over South Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.