US Bridges

CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 1200 N · Structure no. 4300218

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River is a steel culvert carrying CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 West
CrossesMiddle Fork Yellow River
Location00.50 N of CR 1200 N
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41395, -86.0107
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River 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 West over Middle Fork Yellow River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 West over Middle Fork Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.