US Bridges

CR 650 South over Rice Creek

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles E of CR 650 W · Structure no. 0100157

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 South over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650 South over Rice Creek in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 650 South
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.50 Miles E of CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 650
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64867, -85.04945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650 South over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 South over Rice 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650 South over Rice Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 650 South over Rice Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 South over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.