US Bridges

CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 7300181

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 1050 North
CrossesBranch of Snail Creek
Location00.60 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67622, -85.83022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 North over Branch of Snail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.