US Bridges

CR 150N over Flatrock River

PoorClosed to traffic

Rush County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 7000084

Built
1877
148 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150N over Flatrock River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 150N over Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 148 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 150N
CrossesFlatrock River
Location00.50 E of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63348, -85.41644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150N over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 150N over Flatrock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150N over Flatrock River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 150N over Flatrock River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150N over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.