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CR 850W over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.06 N of CR 275 N · Structure no. 6900063

Built
1875
150 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850W over Brush Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 850W over Brush Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1875, so it is 150 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850W
CrossesBrush Creek
Location00.06 N of CR 275 N
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11736, -85.41328
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850W over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850W over Brush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850W over Brush Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 850W over Brush Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850W over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.