US Bridges

CR 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.40 N of US 136 · Structure no. 5400122

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 550E
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location00.40 N of US 136
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01834, -86.7996
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
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 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550E over Branch of Walnut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550E over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.