CR 850 South over Yellow Creek
FairKosciusko County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 600 W · Structure no. 4300065
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850 South over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 850 South over Yellow Creek in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 850 South over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CR 850 South over Yellow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 850 South over Yellow Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 850 South over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850 South over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.