US Bridges

CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 700 N · Structure no. 4100626

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 550 East
CrossesRandsell Ditch
Location0.20 N of CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58437, -85.99948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 East over Randsell Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 East over Randsell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.