US 50 over Back Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 01.89 E SR 446 · Structure no. 018470
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,790
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Back Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US 50 over Back 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Back Creek carry?
About 2,790 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Back Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.