US Bridges

CR 550N over Beech Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.54 W CR 850 E · Structure no. 6300036

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550N over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550N over Beech Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550N
CrossesBeech Creek
Location00.54 W CR 850 E
RouteCounty Highway 336
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50256, -87.12908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2019)
Projected traffic104 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 550N over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550N over Beech 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550N over Beech Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 550N over Beech Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550N over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.