CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Indiana · 0.60 W of Mauxferry RD · Structure no. 4100018
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 South over Herriotts 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 South over Herriotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.