US Bridges

CR 1050N over Branch of White Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.88 E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 3600066

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over Branch of White Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1050N over Branch of White Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesBranch of White Creek
Location00.88 E of CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 298
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03118, -85.96727
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1050N over Branch of White Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050N over Branch of White 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050N over Branch of White Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over Branch of White Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over Branch of White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.