US Bridges

CR 1050 North over Unknown Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.29 E of SR 11 · Structure no. 3600212

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 North over Unknown Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1050 North over Unknown Ditch 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 North
CrossesUnknown Ditch
Location0.29 E of SR 11
RouteCounty Highway 311
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03326, -85.87838
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2013)
Projected traffic3 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1050 North over Unknown Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 1050 North over Unknown Ditch 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 1050 North over Unknown Ditch carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 North over Unknown Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 North over Unknown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.