US Bridges

CR 50N over Troutman Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 E of SR 59 · Structure no. 6100230

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50N over Troutman Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 50N over Troutman Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50N
CrossesTroutman Branch
Location00.90 E of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7734, -87.08849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 50N over Troutman Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50N over Troutman Branch 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 50N over Troutman Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 50N over Troutman Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns CR 50N over Troutman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.