US Bridges

CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.80 S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 3600233

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 West
CrossesMuscatatuck River
Location0.80 S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76452, -86.13835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length437 ft (133.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2014)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River 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 CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 West over Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.