US 50 over Guthrie Creek
FairJackson County, Indiana · 02.80 W SR 235 · Structure no. 018490
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,929
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Guthrie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Guthrie Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,510 by 2033. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Guthrie Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Guthrie 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 US 50 over Guthrie Creek carry?
About 3,929 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Guthrie Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Guthrie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.