US Bridges

CR 1050S over Cornstalk Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 260E · Structure no. 5400157

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050S over Cornstalk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050S over Cornstalk Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1050S
CrossesCornstalk Creek
Location00.10 W of CR 260E
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88651, -86.85287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050S over Cornstalk Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050S over Cornstalk 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 1050S over Cornstalk Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050S over Cornstalk Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050S over Cornstalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.