US Bridges

US 50 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 05.64 E US 31 · Structure no. 018661

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Six Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Six Mile Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,040 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location05.64 E US 31
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9758, -85.73471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2022)
Projected traffic13,040 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Six Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.