US Bridges

CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.17 E of CR 700 E · Structure no. 7700255

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 N
CrossesHooker Creek
Location00.17 E of CR 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23707, -87.27722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 N over Hooker 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 N over Hooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.