US Bridges

CR 550S over Buscher Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 8000081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550S over Buscher Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 550S over Buscher Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550S
CrossesBuscher Creek
Location00.30 E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22536, -86.01574
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 550S over Buscher Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550S over Buscher 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550S over Buscher Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 550S over Buscher Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550S over Buscher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.