US Bridges

US 50 over Heddy Run

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.41 W SR 11 · Structure no. 018600

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Heddy Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Heddy Run in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 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 6 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 13,028 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,530 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesHeddy Run
Location02.41 W SR 11
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93974, -85.92954
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Heddy Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 50 over Heddy Run 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 Heddy Run carry?

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

How long is US 50 over Heddy Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Heddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.