US Bridges

Old US 50 over Indian Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 03.01 W of SR 3 · Structure no. 018670

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,025
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 50 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 50 over Indian Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 9,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 50
CrossesIndian Creek
Location03.01 W of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98481, -85.67054
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,025 (2019)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 50 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 50 over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 50 over Indian Creek carry?

About 9,025 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 50 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 50 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.