US 50 over Branch Friends Creek
GoodMartin County, Indiana · 00.22 W US 231 · Structure no. 018360
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,136
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Branch Friends Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Branch Friends Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older 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 13,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,509 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Branch Friends Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 50 over Branch Friends Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Branch Friends Creek carry?
About 13,136 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Branch Friends Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Branch Friends Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.