US Bridges

CR 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.01 S CR 1175 S · Structure no. 6300097

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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 6 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550E
CrossesBranch S Fk Patoka River
Location00.01 S CR 1175 S
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24986, -87.17729
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic67 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River 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 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550E over Branch S Fk Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.