US Bridges

CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.49 E of CR 950 E · Structure no. 3600097

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50 North
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck R
Location0.49 E of CR 950 E
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88858, -85.85183
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2020)
Projected traffic398 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 North over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.