US Bridges

CR 1050N over Laughery Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.39 E of US 421 · Structure no. 6900090

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050N over Laughery Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1050N over Laughery Creek 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1050N
CrossesLaughery Creek
Location00.39 E of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22462, -85.32868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
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 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 1050N over Laughery Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1050N over Laughery 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 1050N over Laughery Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050N over Laughery Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050N over Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.