US Bridges

CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.40 S of SR 234 · Structure no. 5400131

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550E
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.40 S of SR 234
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90898, -86.79923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2022)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550E over Big Raccoon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550E over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.