US Bridges

CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.11 E CR 100 W · Structure no. 9100186

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050S
CrossesChilton Ditch
Location00.11 E CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.598, -86.88638
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050S over Chilton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.