US Bridges

CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.26 E of Old US 41 · Structure no. 8600073

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 850N
CrossesMud Pine Creek
Location00.26 E of Old US 41
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44028, -87.35825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850N over Mud Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.