US Bridges

CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.15 N of CR 950 N · Structure no. 7400175

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 N
CrossesBr E Fk Little Pigeon CR
Location00.15 N of CR 950 N
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03901, -87.08323
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.