US Bridges

CR 550N over Haines Creek

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles West of SR 1 · Structure no. 3800197

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550N over Haines Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550N over Haines Creek in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550N
CrossesHaines Creek
Location0.1 Miles West of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51623, -85.14986
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 550N over Haines Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550N over Haines 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550N over Haines Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 550N over Haines Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550N over Haines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.