Old US 50 over Dry Creek
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 00.63 W of CR 825 W · Structure no. 3600135
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 50 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 50 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 50 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 50 over Dry 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 Old US 50 over Dry Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old US 50 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 50 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.