US Bridges

CR 950 W over Muscatatuck River

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.10 NW of Baseline RD · Structure no. 6900035

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 W over Muscatatuck River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 950 W over Muscatatuck River in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 950 W
CrossesMuscatatuck River
Location00.10 NW of Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0752, -85.42558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 950 W over Muscatatuck River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950 W over Muscatatuck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 950 W over Muscatatuck River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 950 W over Muscatatuck River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 W over Muscatatuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.