US Bridges

CR 1550N over Spring Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 8300078

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1550N over Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1550N over Spring Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1550N
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.30 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11134, -87.43852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2017)
Projected traffic272 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1550N over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1550N over Spring 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 1550N over Spring Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1550N over Spring Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1550N over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.