US Bridges

US 50 over Deer Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 04.47 W SR 11 · Structure no. 018590

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 over Deer Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 13,028 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,530 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesDeer Creek
Location04.47 W SR 11
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92453, -85.96184
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,028 (2024)
Projected traffic13,530 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 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 US 50 over Deer Creek carry?

About 13,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.