US Bridges

US 50 over Unt Six Mile Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.41 W SR 3 · Structure no. 080634

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Unt Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 50 over Unt Six Mile Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,270 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesUnt Six Mile Creek
Location00.41 W SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02735, -85.64763
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,270 (2013)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
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 Unt Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Unt 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 Unt Six Mile Creek carry?

About 6,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Unt Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Unt Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.