US Bridges

CR 650W over East Fork White Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.28 S of Bellsville Pik · Structure no. 0300173

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650W over East Fork White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 650W over East Fork White Creek in Bartholomew 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650W
CrossesEast Fork White Creek
Location00.28 S of Bellsville Pik
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14231, -86.03345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 650W over East Fork White Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 650W over East Fork White Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 650W over East Fork White Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650W over East Fork White Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650W over East Fork White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.