US Bridges

CR 50W over Burnett Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.34 S of CR 725 N · Structure no. 7900114

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,705
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50W over Burnett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 50W over Burnett Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50W
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.34 S of CR 725 N
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51736, -86.91622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,705 (2022)
Projected traffic2,636 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 50W over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50W over Burnett 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 50W over Burnett Creek carry?

About 1,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 50W over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50W over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.