US Bridges

CR 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 6100156

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
507
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesEast Fork Rush Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91913, -87.30615
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2018)
Projected traffic602 by 2038
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050N over East Fork Rush 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 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over East Fork Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.