Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck
FairJennings County, Indiana · 01.24 E of SR 3 · Structure no. 018680
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 389 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,575 by 2039. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck 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 Vernon Fork Muscatatuck carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck?
The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 50 over Vernon Fork Muscatatuck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.