US Bridges

CR 850N over Jordan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Indiana · 00.27 W of CR 700 W · Structure no. 8600103

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850N over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 850N over Jordan Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 850N
CrossesJordan Creek
Location00.27 W of CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44013, -87.4591
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850N over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850N over Jordan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 850N over Jordan Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 850N over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850N over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.