US Bridges

Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.40 N of CR 250 S · Structure no. 3600139

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 50
CrossesClear Spring Creek
Location0.40 N of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8495, -86.2616
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek 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 Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 50 over Clear Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.