US Bridges

CR 50S over Dismal Creek

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.42 MI E of SR 227 · Structure no. 6800159

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50S over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50S over Dismal Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 50S
CrossesDismal Creek
Location00.42 MI E of SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15859, -84.81825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 50S over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50S over Dismal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50S over Dismal Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 50S over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50S over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.