US Bridges

CR 850 South over Carpenter Creek

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles E of CR 800 W · Structure no. 3700045

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 South over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 850 South over Carpenter Creek in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 850 South
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.20 Miles E of CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88796, -87.18945
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic149 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 850 South over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 South over Carpenter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850 South over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 South over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 South over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.