US Bridges

US 50 over Caesar Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.65 E SR 129 · Structure no. 018750

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,587
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Caesar Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 50 over Caesar Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,587 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,602 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesCaesar Creek
Location00.65 E SR 129
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0572, -85.17598
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,587 (2004)
Projected traffic10,602 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Caesar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Caesar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Caesar Creek carry?

About 7,587 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Caesar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Caesar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.