US Bridges

CR 1050 S over Grant Creek

Poor

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Lafontaine · Structure no. 8500465

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 S over Grant Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1050 S over Grant Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1050 S
CrossesGrant Creek
Location00.10 W of Lafontaine
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.674, -85.74429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050 S over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 S over Grant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 S over Grant Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 S over Grant Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 S over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.