CR 50 E over Marsh Creek
FairPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 00.91 S of CR 975 S · Structure no. 7700045
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 E over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 E over Marsh Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 E over Marsh Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is CR 50 E over Marsh 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 50 E over Marsh Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 E over Marsh Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 E over Marsh Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.