US Bridges

CR 950E over Fish Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles N of CR 40 S · Structure no. 7600058

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950E over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 950E over Fish Creek in Steuben 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950E
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.40 Miles N of CR 40 S
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64556, -84.80982
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 950E over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 950E over Fish 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 950E over Fish Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 950E over Fish Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950E over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.