CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek
FairWells County, Indiana · 00.01 N of CR 1000 S · Structure no. 9000050
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is CR 50 West over Scuffle 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 50 West over Scuffle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.