US Bridges

CR 150N over Storm Creek

Poor

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.39 E of CR 700 W · Structure no. 4000114

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Storm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 150N over Storm Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150N
CrossesStorm Creek
Location00.39 E of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00684, -85.73428
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150N over Storm Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150N over Storm Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150N over Storm Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Storm Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Storm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.