US Bridges

CR 550 West over Honey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 S of Smith Valley RD · Structure no. 4100058

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 West over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 550 West over Honey Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550 West
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.30 S of Smith Valley RD
RouteCity Street 95
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60056, -86.20682
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2012)
Projected traffic769 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 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 CR 550 West over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 West over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550 West over Honey Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 West over Honey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 West over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.