US Bridges

CR 50S over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.20 W CR 900 E · Structure no. 6300044

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50S over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50S over Flat Creek in Pike 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50S
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.20 W CR 900 E
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.41764, -87.11351
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic62 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50S over Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 50S over Flat 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 50S over Flat Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 50S over Flat Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50S over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.