US Bridges

CR 550W over Redwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Indiana · 00.68 W of CR 575 S · Structure no. 8600114

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550W over Redwood Creek is a steel other carrying CR 550W over Redwood Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 550W
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location00.68 W of CR 575 S
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.23317, -87.40524
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 550W over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is CR 550W over Redwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 550W over Redwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550W over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550W over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.