US Bridges

CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.50 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 4100021

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550E (old US 31
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.50 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39971, -85.9997
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2012)
Projected traffic675 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar 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 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550E (old US 31 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.