CR 850 S over Busseron Creek
FairPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 00.62 E of CR 18 SW · Structure no. 7700046
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850 S over Busseron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 S over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 850 S over Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 850 S over Busseron 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 850 S over Busseron Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 850 S over Busseron Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850 S over Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.