US Bridges

CR 50 West over Hough Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.20 S of Cummings ST · Structure no. 3600174

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 West over Hough Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50 West over Hough Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50 West
CrossesHough Creek
Location0.20 S of Cummings ST
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86563, -86.0474
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2013)
Projected traffic310 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 50 West over Hough Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 West over Hough 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 CR 50 West over Hough Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 West over Hough Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 West over Hough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.