US Bridges

CR 550W over Brushy Fork

Poor

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.02 N of CR 710 S · Structure no. 4000089

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550W over Brushy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 550W over Brushy Fork in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550W
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location00.02 N of CR 710 S
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88113, -85.71315
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550W over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is CR 550W over Brushy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550W over Brushy Fork carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550W over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550W over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.