US Bridges

CR 550 North over Indian Creek

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.54 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 3600258

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 North over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550 North over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 550 North
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.54 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95801, -85.97386
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2020)
Projected traffic378 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 North over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 North over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550 North over Indian Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 North over Indian Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 North over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.