US Bridges

CR 550S over Patoka River

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.50 E CR 1000 E · Structure no. 6300104

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over Patoka River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550S over Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550S
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.50 E CR 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34206, -87.08165
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 550S over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550S over 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 550S over Patoka River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 550S over Patoka River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.