CR 550N over Lows Branch
GoodRandolph County, Indiana · 00.58 MI E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 6800160
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 335
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550N over Lows Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 550N over Lows Branch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550N over Lows Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550N over Lows Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 550N over Lows Branch carry?
About 335 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 550N over Lows Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550N over Lows Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.